Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne 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...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
Commissioners will try to divvy $100,000
By Timothy Cox
Mercer County Commissioners are mulling how to divide about $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant money among more than $350,000 in eligible projects.
Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday where local government leaders told county officials about their proposed improvement projects. Commissioners said they expect to decide which projects to fund within a week or so. [More]
Coldwater has top seed in ACME sectional
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Coldwater survived two Fort Recovery charges, taking the lead for good in the bottom of the fourth inning to take an 8-5 win in Mercer County ACME play at Veterans Field.
The win puts Coldwater at 17-5 on the summer and likely secures the Cavs the top seed for the county tournament starting Sunday in St. Henry with one league game remaining on Friday as Parkway comes to Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on June 27th, 2007
Donald Felver
Donald Felver, 91, of Celina, died June 26, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Roger Leffel
Roger Dean Leffel, 68, 15460 state Route 66 North, St. Marys, died at 1 a.m. June 26, 2007, at his residence. Cause of death was ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). [More]
Ann Rabe
Ann Irene Rabe, 85, of Fort Recovery, died June 23, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Luella Secrest
Luella M. Secrest, 89, formerly of Mendon, died at 7:10 a.m. June 26, 2007, at her daughter's residence in Montezuma. [More]
Local pictures on June 27th, 2007
Subscriber stories on June 27th, 2007
Mercer County awaits word on EPA loans
Ohio EPA officials will determine this week whether Mercer County will receive no-interest loans for the preliminary planning of two speculative sewer projects.
DARE officers receive a blanket statement of mother's appreciation
Some people get thank you cards for their efforts, but Mercer County DARE officers Sue Miller and Bud McFarlin received a colorful token of appreciation that simply will not fit in a standard envelope.
Village council approves resolution in spite of mayor's strong objection
ST. HENRY - Despite strong opposition from Mayor Lavern Schulze and concerns from other residents, village council members unanimously passed a resolution on Monday night requiring 21 homeowners in the Osterholt/Eastview subdivision to install sidewalks and new driveway approaches.
Water rates to remain the same
ROCKFORD - Utilities committee members on Tuesday decided the village does not need to increase water rates in July.
The committee - comprised of c
Council requests property owners give tree locations
NEW BREMEN - Local residents who have ash trees in their yards are being asked to help the New Bremen Tree Commission complete a survey in the wake of increasing Emerald Ash Borer infestation in northern Ohio.
Grand Lake holds on after nearly blowing six-run lead to Lima
A six-run cushion almost wasn't enough for Grand Lake to pick up a win over rival Lima on Tuesday evening at Jim Hoess Field.
Lima scored five unanswered runs in the final three innings but Grand Lake held on for a 6-5 win in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action.
St. Henry Legion splits two with River Bandits
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry American Legion Post 648 split a non-league doubleheader with the Napoleon River Bandits Legion team on Tuesday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry.
New Ernst Sporting Goods store to open in St. Marys
Sunburst Promotions sold; new shop will combine 2 businesses
Sunburst Promotions has been sold to Ernst Sporting Goods and soon will move from its current location at 1643 Celina Road, St. Marys, to the St. Marys Square Shopping Plaza, 1238 Indiana Ave.
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