Flood Watch issued August 12 at 9:17AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM 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 this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into this evening. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 68° 68° slight chance chance Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance chance 68° 68° chance
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Obituaries on December 22nd, 2006
Mary Barnett
Mary R. Barnett, 94, of Spencerville, died at 9:10 a.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at Sara Jane Living Center, Delphos, where she had resided since 2000. [More]
William Brown
William C. Brown, 84, of Ansonia, died the morning of Dec. 21, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Findlay. [More]
Irene Garmann
Irene B. Garmann, 70, of Minster, died at 11:50 a.m. Dec. 21, 2006, in Shelby County. Death was due to an automobile accident. [More]
Jane Schelich
Jane Schelich, 56, of Celina, died at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at her residenc [More]
Stories on December 22nd, 2006
Mercer No. 1 in farm income
Mercer County agriculture income decreased 9 percent from 2004 to 2005, but the county still retains its No. 1 ranking for farm income among Ohio's 88 counties. [More]
Bremen couple says let them eat cake
NEW BREMEN - Bob and Donna Nagel spread their holiday cheer in a tasty fashion. However, this couple's generosity continues long after Christmas.
Minster woman dies in head-on crash with beer truck
A Minster woman died Thursday when her car drifted left of center and collided head on with a truck. The mishap occurred shortly before noon on state Route 29 east of Fort Loramie. [More]
Pohl's dog tagged as tops in county
All barks and howls aside, Mercer County's Top Dog has been chosen.
This year, Josh Pohl's essay was chosen as number one. Pohl, a fifth-grader at Fort Recovery Elementary, wrote about his dog Husker, a Husky/beagle mix.
It's necessary
Mercer County Commissioners support subdivision sewer project
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday formally declared the construction of a new sewer system for the small Wagner Subdivision in Butler Township a necessity.
Cheryl Ann complex will be easier to enter
Mercer County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities members approved an estimated $12,000 in improvements to doorways at the Cheryl Ann complex to make wheelchair access easier for handicapped clients.
Fire damages Celina home
A fire in a rural Celina home resulted in $6,000 worth of damage on Thursday.
According to Mendon Fire Chief Dennis Clay, the home of Jeff and Lisa Davis, 9908 Celina Mendon Road, Celina, was insured. He said it suffered light smoke damage inside.
St. Marys' offense comes alive
ST. MARYS - An improved offensive attack helped the St. Marys girls basketball team snap a five-game losing streak on Thursday night at McBroom Gymnasium.
Week layoff is evident despite Versailles blowout
VERSAILLES - The way both St. Henry and Versailles played at times on Thursday, it looked like it was much longer than just a week layoff for both teams.
Spieles leads the way for Minster over Kalida
MINSTER - With an injured Jenna Blackburn forced to miss the game, Minster mixed up its roles and got an explosive spurt by Danae Spieles while defeating the invading Kalida Wildcats, 49-35.
Slow starts continue to plague Marion girls
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local saw another sluggish start keep it from getting out of the gate.
This time it was Lehman which got hot early and went on to beat the Flyers 46-33 at the Cavaliers home floor on Thursday.
Local pictures on December 22nd, 2006
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