Flood Watch issued April 4 at 4:27AM 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...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
46° 46° Fri 58° Fri 58° likely 51° 51° Sat 64° Sat 64°
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Obituaries on July 29th, 2008
Charles Huff
Charles J. Huff, 70, of 805 Lake Ave., St. Marys, died at 3:15 p.m. July 27, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Mary Eillen Murr
Mary Eileen Murr, 88, of St. Marys, died at 8:15 p.m. July 26, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Dorothy Thiebeau
Dorothy D. Thiebeau, 72, of 14198 Glynwood-New Knoxville Road, St. Marys, died at 7:25 a.m. July 28, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Stories on July 29th, 2008
Commissioners OK height increase in E. Jefferson
Could allow ethanol plant construction near Celina
Mercer County commissioners this morning voted to increase the height limitation for industrial structures in East Jefferson Township from 45 to 125 feet - an action that is expected to anger some residents and clear a path for the construction of a proposed ethanol plant. [More]
Minster Machine expects to enter wind industry, add jobs
Minster Machine Company plans to expand its local facility and create 140 full-time jobs as it enters the wind energy industry, according to a press release issued this morning from the Ohio Department of Development. [More]
It's a sweet job at Auglaize County Fair
WAPAKONETA - Not so many vegetables, cut flowers or pies entered in competition at the Auglaize County Fair this year, but oh! those cakes, cookies and canned goods.
Minster teachers at meeting back union in contract talks
MINSTER - More than two dozen teachers, the majority wearing bright red shirts, came to the Minster Local Schools board of education Monday night in a show of support as contract negotiations continue.
Local organizations purchase canine cruiser
The Celina Police Department will get a 2008 Dodge Magnum police station wagon to replace the current canine officer's patrol car, thanks to several generous organizations.
New disaster coordinator hired for Grand Lake area
COLDWATER - Worrying about the "what ifs" keeps the area's new disaster preparedness coordinator on her toes.
"That's really what this job is all about, day to day, trying to see what could lie ahead," says     Jessica Richardson, who officially began the position earlier this month.
Demolition of building on hold to seek more estimates
ST. MARYS -The power plant building has had a stay of execution while city council seeks estimates for demolition.
The first and only estimate received to date surprised city officials with the excessive charge for asbestos removal (around $250,000).
Reading of ordinance waiting on input from utility companies
The third reading of the village of Coldwater's ordinance to regulate utility companies working in the street right-of-ways was tabled at Monday's council meeting.
Sidewalks are ordered for north side property owners
ST. HENRY - Village councilors adopted an ordinance to authorize the construction of sidewalks and driveway approaches along a heavily-traveled section at the north end of town.
Nutrient Management Field Day planned at Maria Stein farm
Producers are invited to a Nutrient Management Field Day on Aug. 5 near Maria Stein designed to show them how to get the most out of their manure.
The event will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dan Droesch Farm, state Route 716 and Droesch Road.
Romie helped lessen the grind of summer
When watching the Coldwater ACME team the past few years, two things are a given.
First is that you'll see a very competitive team that has plenty of success. [More]
Cisco had good times with Hall of Famers
It took nine tries, but the "Goose" is finally in.
After spending 22 seasons in nine different major league cities, it took Rich "Goose" Gossage nearly half as long to earn his spot among the sport's immortals.
Local pictures on July 29th, 2008
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