Flood Watch issued September 16 at 10:49PM 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 east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 rain are possible Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall may produce 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
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Saturday, September 14th, 2013
Parkway High School student's talent blooms into national honors
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - Music and mums are providing a path to a promising future for one sophomore at Parkway High School.
Taylor Hesse, daughter of Galen and Tanya Hesse, Mendon, recently learned she is one of only two Ohio FFA members to be selected to play in the National FFA Band during the National Convention and Expo in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 30-Nov. 2. [More]
Defense paves the way for Flyers' win
By Mark Ruschau
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local's suffocating defense keyed the Flyers' 42-13 win over the Parkway Panthers on Friday night at Booster Field in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener for both squads.
The Flyers' defense allowed a season-low 187 yards of total offense on 47 plays, with 62 yards coming on two Parkway touchdowns in the last three minutes of the game against Marion Local's second- and third-team defenses. [More]
Obituaries on September 14th, 2013
Orville Hileman
Orville Edwin Hileman, 76, passed away suddenly Sept. 4, 2013, after a mercifully quick decline in health. [More]
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County shares major grant for offender rehabilitation
CELINA - Mercer, Auglaize and five other area counties will receive nearly a half million dollars to help rehabilitate criminals.
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Investigations continue into robbery, stolen truck
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred in Celina and, in an unrelated matter, also search for a runaway New Bremen teenager who allegedly stole a pickup truck and possibly guns from his grandparents.
Celina victorious in home opener
Bulldogs start 3-0 for first time since 1999
CELINA - Trent Temple highlighted three keys for Celina's football team entering Friday's gridiron matchup against Ottawa-Glandorf.
Defense had to stop the run, offense had to have balance and the Bulldogs had to win the turnover battle.
Dues rushes for 209 yards in Minster's victory
NEW BREMEN - It took Minster's offense a series to get going but then the Wildcats turned their running backs loose for 315 yards in a 41-20 victory over neighboring New Bremen on Friday night.
Cavaliers defense shuts out Tigers
COLDWATER - A dominant performance on both sides of the ball helped Coldwater knock off Versailles 31-0 as the Cavaliers opened defense of their Midwest Athletic Conference championship on Friday night.
St. John's knocks off St. Henry
Local Football Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Tyler Jettinghoff scored three touchdowns in the third quarter and Delphos St. John's took advantage of several St.
Sherman guides Kenton past St. Marys
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grant Sherman threw for seven touchdowns to help Kenton turn a close game into a blowout in a span of less than six minutes as the Wildcats defeated St. Marys 66-14 in Western Buckeye League action on Friday night at Robinson Field in Hardin County.
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