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, October 17th, 2007
Mercer County engineer: Office addresses safety not water quality
By Nancy Allen
The Mercer County engineer's job is to address issues involving public safety, not water quality.
That's what county engineer Jim Wiechart told members of the Lake Improvement Association's Lake Restoration Committee on Monday night.
LRC members [More]
Chair of Ohio Chamber says state's business future bright
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Dale Fallat, chairman of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, believes the state's business future is bright given its diversity and bounty.
Fallat, who is employed as vice president of corporate services for The Andersons Inc., addressed community and business leaders Tuesday during the annual luncheon meeting hosted by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce. [More]
Bulldogs, Roughriders rely on defense
Celina, St. Marys will have rematch on Saturday
By Gary R. Rasberry
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - Two soccer matches. Two goals scored and two differing styles of action.
In the opening match of the Division II boy's soccer sectional, Celina got a goal early in the first half, then kicked the ball around for the remaining 57 minutes en route to a 1-0 win over Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2007
Mildred Coffman
M. Mildred Coffman, 91, formerly of rural Spencerville, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 15, 2007, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford. [More]
Herman Geier
Herman Geier, 87, of Coldwater, died Oct. 16, 2007, in Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. [More]
Charles Hines
Charles Edward Hines, 72, 812 Pro Drive, Celina, died at 11:07 p.m. Oct. 15, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Ruth Howell
Ruth Ellen Howell, 90, 1001 Myers Road, Celina, died Oct. 16, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Bruce Yohey
Bruce E. Yohey, 68, formerly of Piqua, died at 1:47 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on October 17th, 2007
Subscriber stories on October 17th, 2007
Cost of electricity doubles at Parkway
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members learned Tuesday night that the cost of providing electricity to the new 235,000-square-foot school in fiscal year 2007 has more than doubled the amount expended at the old buildings.
Newcomer challenges incumbents
COLDWATER - Two incumbent Coldwater Exempted Village Schools board of education members will be challenged at the November general election.
Curren
Candidates seek to fill empty seats
NEW BREMEN - Two seats on the New Bremen Local Schools' board of education are up for grabs this November, as current board members James Luedeke and Norm Holcomb will not seek re-election.
Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber has lots to be happy about
Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce Director Jim Coons has reason to smile - the organization has gained 25 new members during the past year, endorsed some new programs and scheduled numerous upcoming events.
State committing over $270,000 to lure company
The Ohio Department of Development has committed more than $270,000 in incentives in an attempt to lure a Minnesota company to the area.
State offi
Officials continue to study traffic safety near school
Rockford village officials continue to study ways to improve traffic safety in the vicinity of Parkway Local School.
A recent accident and some oth
Celina girls win 7-0 in a game halted early
FINDLAY - The Celina girl's soccer team lived up to its number-one seeding on Tuesday afternoon as the Bulldogs scored three goals in the first 13 mi
Fairview merely a speed bump for the Redskins
ROCKFORD - It wasn't a successful regular season by any means for the tradition-rich St. Henry volleyball program, but that doesn't mean a postseason run is out of the question this year.
Momentum still going strong for Minster
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster continued its hot streak in volleyball, eliminating last year's Division IV state runner-up New Knoxville in three games at the Division IV sectional at New Bremen's Cardinal Gymnasium on Tuesday.
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