Flood Watch issued August 15 at 2:16AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
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Friday, August 3rd, 2007
What's cookin' at the Auglaize County Fair
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - After a long day at the Auglaize County Fair, there's nothing better than eating a big .... elk burger?
According to food vendor Oliver Close - owner of the Native American Foods traveling trailer - an elk steakburger is delicious, satisfying and a healthier alternative to the traditional hamburger. [More]
Mariners bow out of GLSCL tourney early
By Ryan Hines
COLUMBUS - It was two and out for the Grand Lake Mariners in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League tournament.
Lima called on ace pitcher Matt Bischoff to stave off elimination and the righthander guided the Locos to a 5-1 victory over the defending champion Mariners at Bill Davis Stadium on Thursday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2007
Helen Bornhorst
Helen H. Bornhorst, 89, 25 Sawmill Road, Apt. 3, Fort Loramie, died at 10:18 a.m. Aug. 2, 2007, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Selma Katterheinrich
Selma Rebecca Katterheinrich, 95, formerly of New Knoxville, died Aug. 2, 2007, at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney. [More]
Ronnie Lehman
Ronnie Lee Lehman, 60, of Lakeland, Fla., died July 30, 2007, at his home.
He [More]
Local pictures on August 3rd, 2007
Subscriber stories on August 3rd, 2007
Two no-interest loans make possible continued planning of sewer projects
Two no-interest loans from the Ohio Water Development Authority have been approved, allowing Mercer County officials to continue preliminary planning for two key sewer projects.
Officials look toward wellfield development
Mercer County officials talked further with ground water experts Thursday about the future development of a county-owned wellfield in eastern Jefferson Township.
No advance notice of exceutive session given
Some Celina City Council members met privately in executive session this week to discuss a "possible acquisition of property."
The secret executive
Junior fair open to youngsters of all backgrounds
The Mercer County Junior Fair isn't just for 4-H and farm kids. It's for youth in a variety of organizations, including Boy and Girl Scouts, FFA and Grange.
Naval pilot tips a wing to Coldwater
COLDWATER - Naval aviator Andy Klosterman surprised some residents last week as he flew over his hometown in a P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft on route to the 2007 Dayton Air Show.
Five vehicles collide, St. Marys man hurt
One man was injured when five vehicles, including three semitrailers, collided on U.S. 33 west of Neptune. The mishap occurred at 10:31 a.m. Thursday, according to reports from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Pioneering sisters overcame hardships to serve God
It's difficult to imagine the anxiety shared by the first Sisters of the Precious Blood as they arrived in the United States from Switzerland in 1844
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