Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From midnight EDT tonight 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 will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Ada, Alger, Waynesfield, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Teaching methods in public schools are changing with the implementation this fall of Common Core State Standards.
Area school districts have spent three years preparing for the new standards that will be fully implemented by the 2014-2015 school year. Common Core in Ohio includes standards in math and language arts and has been adopted by 44 other states. It focuses student learning on critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the material, according to the Ohio Department of Education. [More]
MINSTER - In a low scoring, defensive struggle that featured seven lead changes and three ties in the fourth quarter, the outcome of the game came down to the free-throw line.
Delphos St. John's excelled at the charity stripe and Minster struggled as the Blue Jays escaped Wildcat Gymnasium with a 45-42 victory. [More]
MARIA STEIN - A 43-year-old Maria Stein man died after being pinned under the bucket of a skid loader Friday afternoon, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Marion Local used a third-quarter burst to overcome a sluggish first half and the Flyers remained unbeaten this season by defeating New Knoxville 44-33 in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Friday night at Ranger Gymnasium.
New Bremen dominated the final three quarters en route to an 86-54 victory over Coldwater Midwest Athletic Conference action on Friday night at The Palace.
