Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Three Celina City Schools students were arrested in separate incidents this week, one for bringing a firearm to school and the others for inducing panic at a public school. [More]
Mercer County elections officials are working on a sweeping overhaul of polling locations that could include consolidation of Celina's voting locations in one place and relocating several rural polling sites.
NEW BREMEN - Final approval for the rezoning of two residential lots paves the way for a larger parking lot at the site of Crown Equipment Corporation's proposed new office building.
NEW BREMEN - Preliminary plans for a lockkeeper's house on the west side of Lock One have made the first cut in a state grant application process, but some local officials feel too much has been spent on Miami-Erie Canal improvements thus far. [More]
The water quality problems in the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds have gotten the attention of two outside individuals who are working to secure grants aimed at improving water quality.
COLDWATER - Mercer Health is considering a contract with a company that promises to help it reduce operational expenses and better utilize resources for a six-digit savings.
The first ever walleye tournament on Grand Lake will be held on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., reported Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager Craig Morton.
