Flood Watch issued August 13 at 10:22PM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional storms will move into the area after midnight, persisting through late Friday morning. Heavy rain can be expected with these storms, with the risk of flash flooding increasing with storms that repeatedly move over the same locations.
Today 82° Today 82° chance 70° 70° chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° chance 74° 74° chance likely
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Celina teen hurt in hit-run accident
By Margie Wuebker
A 15-year-old Celina girl remained in critical condition this morning after being struck as she and a friend rode their bicycles in a crosswalk Tuesday night. The responsible motorist reportedly left the scene.
Caitlyn Miller, 1225 Brooke Ave., wa [More]
New juvenile offender program gets thumbs up
By Shelley Grieshop
A juvenile court program that teaches youths how to prepare healthy meals has been deemed a success in its first year.
From September through June, Mercer County Juvenile Court officials teamed up with the local Ohio State University Extension office to help troubled juveniles improve their social skills, self confidence and leadership skills and learn new skills and interests while learning to cook and eat healthier meals. [More]
Obituaries on August 5th, 2009
Paul Hammond
Paul E. Hammond, 81, 311 Johnson Ave., Celina, died Aug. 5, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Mary Katherine Tucker
Mary Katherine Tucker, 95, of LaGrange, Ind., died at 8:20 a.m. Aug. 3, 2009, at Millers Merry Manor, LaGrange. [More]
Local pictures on August 5th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 5th, 2009
Humor with a twist at Auglaize fair
WAPAKONETA - Mike Hemmelgarn finds a spot near amusement rides at the Auglaize County Fair on Wednesday and begins inflating balloons.
A youngster
Why the property fee?
St. Marys councilors ask
ST. MARYS - City officials are concerned about the new fees being levied by county commissioners pertaining to the now-closed county landfill. Where's the money they should have set aside, one councilman wondered at this week's solid waste management committee meeting.
Ohio Supreme Court to decide appeal in Schwieterman case
With all papers now in hand, the Ohio Supreme Court will decide the fate of a former Chickasaw man seeking to have his 24-year prison sentence overturned on the basis it represents cruel and unusual punishment.
Cost of trash removal to increase slightly
MINSTER - Local residents will be paying slightly more for refuse collection due to state budget mandates.
Councilors Tuesday night unanimously approved an increase of 13 cents per month bringing the current $11.76 residential fee to $11.89. The increase amounts to $1.56 annually.
Certified volunteers will collect data for water quality program
The Ohio EPA recently approved a water quality monitoring program for the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds that will rely on local volunteers collecting the data.
Kids can stack, toss, eat and play at store
St. Henry grocery store has carnival event
ST. HENRY - Gels IGA in St. Henry is holding its second annual IGA Hometown KidsFest through Aug. 15.
The grocery store will feature family events and savings on store products.
New owners making pizzas and subs
Restaurant by Sandy Beach area changes
ST. MARYS - A restaurant along state Route 703 has a new name and expanded menu.
Sandy Beach Pizza and Subs, formerly Nifty Fifty' Old Time Cafe, is now owned by James Tackett, Dan Egbert and Charles Shockey, all of St. Marys.
Mariners washed out; tourney has new format
Heavy rain prevented any action from starting at the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League tournament at the Athletes In Action Sports Complex in Xenia.
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