Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 1:08PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 108 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Anna, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Botkins, Hardin, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Montra, Newbern, Lake Loramie State Park, Maplewood, Mccartyville, Swanders, and Bloom Center.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 87 and 107.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Monday, December 17th, 2007
By Shelley Grieshop
Despite receiving nearly 7 inches of snow throughout the weekend, no serious accidents or incidents were reported across the Grand Lake area.
Schools were closed today in the region and a Level 1 snow emergency remained in effect in Mercer County. The designation advises motorists to use caution on the hazardous roadways, particularly the less-traveled county and township roads. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Two teams that have struggled with offense battled it out at The Palace on Saturday.
Coldwater looked to have momentum going into the second half when Betsy Fisher's three-pointer bounced in before the buzzer, but St. Marys roared back to take a nine-point lead going into the fourth quarter. [More]
Obituaries on December 17th, 2007
Former Findlay resident Ricky Lee Hans, 52, 691 Coventry Green, St. Marys, was [More]
Robert W. Harmeyer, 81, 1802 Winston Drive, St. Marys, died at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 16, 2007, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
Former St. Marys resident Eleanor Elizabeth Hedrick, 77, of Wadsworth, died Dec. 11, 2007, at Akron General Medical Center. [More]
Dean Lhamon, 86, 131 N. Perry St., St. Marys, died at 1:35 a.m. Dec. 16, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Hazel G. Luedeke, 90, of Wapakoneta, died at 10:10 a.m. Dec. 16, 2007, at Golden Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Evelyn R. Schamp, 89, 1907 Winston Drive, St. Marys, died Dec. 13, 2007, at the [More]
Montezuma native Mary Jo Shope, 82, 312 W. 700 S., Portland, Ind., died at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 15, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Joseph A. Tobin, 85, 4700 Coldwater Creek Road, Celina, died at 10:10 p.m. Dec. 15, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on December 17th, 2007
Subscriber stories on December 17th, 2007
It was a really cool trip for some students at Celina Intermediate School last week as they buzzed around town in an H2 Hummer limousine.
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Man reportedly used weapon to hold up Radio Shack store
Wapakoneta Police continue to look for a man who reportedly used a weapon to rob a Radio Shack store on Sunday morning.
No injuries were reported.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster evened its season record at 3-3 after pulling away from Fort Loramie in the fourth quarter in getting a 48-36 win over the nearby rival Redskins at Wildcat Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.