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.
NEW BREMEN - There will be no partying on the banks of the historic Miami-Erie Canal this weekend as Bremenfest visitors look southward for three days of festivities.
Another lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources about flooding allegedly caused by the West Bank spillway has been filed - this time in the Ohio Court of Claims. [More]
Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster was cited recently by the Ohio Department of Health for terminating the residence of a mentally retarded client without giving proper notice to the family.
Mercer County officials plan to apply for $684,585 in funding to offset the cost of a sewer extension for agricultural properties that are exempted from the property tax assessments.
ST. MARYS - "Oil!" was the cry in July 1886 as the first oil well in the area came in at a depth of more than 1,000 feet. Located east of then-downtown St. Marys, the area is now known as Armstrong Park.
Superintendent Carl R. Metzger reviewed recent legislation and policies that may affect the Marion Local School district at Tuesday night's board meeting.
