Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 12:53AM EDT until July 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1253 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Tama and Neptune.
68° 68° chance Sat 85° Sat 85° slight chance slight chance 65° 65° Sun 85° Sun 85°
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Friday, August 10th, 2007
Photo by Timothy Cox/The Daily Standard

The cane game draws people of all ages to try their luck on the Mercer County Fair midway. The Helms family of Delphos has been bringing the same game to the local fair since 1950.

Related online story:
Cane game a ringer for most popular attraction
It's a game where toddlers can win and grown men can be humbled, and at $1 for eight rings, it remains one of the most popular attractions on fair midways. [More]
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