Flood Watch issued April 4 at 4:27AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, 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 Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and 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 occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
46° 46° Fri 58° Fri 58° likely 51° 51° Sat 64° Sat 64°
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Monday, May 21st, 2007
Woman survives burial in beans
By Shelley Grieshop
A 74-year-old St. Henry woman who became buried in a grain bin Saturday morning will celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary next month thanks to rescuers and a 5-gallon white bucket.
Marie Moorman, 4780 Lange Road, was sucked down into the large soybean bin on the family farm about 9:45 a.m. but was able to get some oxygen - although completely covered in soybeans for about 15 minutes - due to a bucket that ended up over her head. [More]
Complete collapse for Coldwater in seventh
By Gary R. Rasberry
ELIDA - The wheels fell off. The train came off the track. The roof caved in.
Pick a cliché. All would work to describe the top of the seventh inning for the Coldwater baseball team.
Leading 3-2 with three outs remaining to get, the Cavaliers looked in great shape to capture the Division III Elida baseball district title and move on to the regional next week. [More]
Obituaries on May 21st, 2007
Janice Brockert
Janice A Brockert, 66, 309 S. Washington St., New Bremen, died at 5:45 a.m. May 19, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Lucille Homan
Lucille Homan, 84, of Chickasaw, died May 20, 2007, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Alvira Huwer
Alvira M. Huwer, 94, state Route 118, Celina, died at 6:20 p.m. May 20, 2007, a [More]
Ann Osborn
Ann V. Osborn, 83, 913 Edwards St., St. Marys, died May 20, 2007, at Wilson Mem [More]
Local pictures on May 21st, 2007
Subscriber stories on May 21st, 2007
Mercer County developer hopes for gas station at U.S. 127 intersection
Klosterman's lots will also be used for commerce
COLDWATER - Steve Klosterman, who is transforming 22 acres of farmland into 12 commercial lots at the intersection of U.S. 127 and state Route 219, said one undisclosed person has bought three lots and is planning on opening a tool rental shop, a tent rental shop and possibly a used car dealership.
Graduation ceremonies scheduled for Saturday
Celina High School Class of 2007 will graduate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Celina Football Stadium. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will take place in the fieldhouse.
Council ties up loose ends before passing on information
Residents of Montezuma have a lot of questions about the upcoming $1.2 million village-wide improvement project, Mayor Charlotte Garman told Montezuma village councilors on Saturday.
Driver rams deputy's car
A Sheriff's deputy was injured early Saturday morning in a traffic crash that occured at the intersection of South Walnut Street and West Fayette Street. The cruiser was severly damaged and towed from the scene.
St. Henry boys keep perfect mark; Minster girls capture district crown
MINSTER - The St. Henry boys rolled on as they continued their undefeated season, earning a comfortable victory over runner-up Minster at the distric
Stewart wins race on high groove
ROSSBURG - While many of his competitors tested the new low groove at Eldora Speedway on Saturday night, Shane Stewart used the famed half-mile dirt oval's traditional high line to claim an easy victory in the All-Star Circuit of Champions feature on Saturday night.
Fenwick gets best of Versailles, twice
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ryan Burgett threw 61/3 innings of no-hit baseball in helping Middletown Fenwick beat Versailles, 4-0, at the Division III Centerville District finals on Saturday.
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