Flood Watch issued April 1 at 2:59PM 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...From Wednesday evening 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.
Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 2:45PM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
42° 42° Wed 75° Wed 75° chance 58° 58° chance Thu 68° Thu 68°
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Mercer County emergency services to share new radio system
By William Kincaid
For the first time ever, the Mercer County Sheriff's Department and the county's fire and local police departments, which rely on central dispatch for emergency call-outs, will have a unified radio system.
The state government's Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) will provide Mercer County a secure, reliable and clear radio system, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said. [More]
First inning, Taylor carry St. Marys
By Mark Ruschau
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys ACME baseball team used a big offensive first inning and a pitching gem from senior-to-be Jake Taylor to defeat the New Bremen Cardinals 4-1 Wednesday night at K.C. Geiger Park.
St. Marys (5-2) bunched more then half of the hits that it got to produce its only runs in the bottom of the first off New Bremen starter Dylan Crisp. [More]
Obituaries on June 19th, 2008
Dennis Breitigam
Dennis G. Breitigam, 58, of Wapakoneta, died June 16, 2008, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
James Brown
James J. "Jeff" Brown, 73, of Coldwater, died at 9:50 p.m. June 17, 2008, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
William Horstman
William T. Horstman, 82, 8551 Botkins Road, New Knoxville, died at 10:30 p.m. June 17, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Emma Monroe
Emma Monroe, 87, Lighthouse Point, Fla., died Jun 9, 2008, at North Broward Medical Center, Deerfield, Fla.. [More]
Cloyd Now
Cloyd "Ed" Now, 83, of Celina, died at 7:40 a.m. June 18, 2008, at his daughter's residence. [More]
Elmer Schulze
Elmer B. Schulze, 84, 5257 Philothea Road, St. Henry, died at 8:27 a.m. June 18, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on June 19th, 2008
Subscriber stories on June 19th, 2008
Current radio system
"If we don't upgrade our radio system, somebody's going to die," Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey told a room full of county personnel last week at a meeting to discuss the new forthcoming radio system.
New Bremen hiker reflects on her 2,000-mile adventure through mountains
Allison Brady set out one day several years ago for a walk; 206 days and 2-1/2 pair of boots later she'd walked 2,166 miles on the Appalachian Trail.
WSU-Lake Campus begins renovations
The Lake Campus is getting the job done and is on the move, Wright State University Provost Steven Angle told a crowd on Wednesday at the Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert County.
Residents shed more than 1,400 pounds, get healthier
Organizers of a yearlong weight-loss program fell short of their goal but were able to teach skills that will help participants live healthier lives.
Pfeffenberger tosses gem for Celina ACME
A spectacular pitching performance by Cory Pfeffenberger allowed Celina's offense some time to get rolling as the Bulldogs downed Parkway 5-0 in Mercer County ACME play on Wednesday at Montgomery Field.
Mariners win second straight, first on road
Kellar shuts down Locos' offense
LIMA - Michael Kellar made his first start for the Grand Lake Mariners on Wednesday in Lima, and what a pitching performance it was for the lefthander.
Local quartet earn all-Ohio softball honors
The Western Buckeye League is widely regarded as one of the most competitive leagues in the state of Ohio and it showed in the all-Ohio softball voting as the WBL had five representatives.
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