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, March 4th, 2009
Local jobless rates swell in January
Mercer and Auglaize county rates jump more than 2 percent
By Shelley Grieshop
The number of Grand Lake area people seeking unemployment benefits nearly doubled from December to January, reflecting numerous layoffs after the holiday season.
Mercer County's unemployment rate spiked 2.2 percent in January to 8 percent. Auglaize County's rate jumped 2.5 percent to 9.3 percent, according to the latest figures released by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. [More]
A new center for getting fit
By Christine Henderson
A woman's exercise center in downtown Celina has changed ownership.
The former location of Curves is now Ladies' Fitness Center, owned by Mary Ann Elking of Celina. The center at 218 W. Fayette St. offers a dressing room, cooling room and hydraulic equipment for low impact exercise in a 30-minute program. The machinery is for aerobic and strength-building, the new owner said. [More]
Panthers and Flyers fall in overtime thrillers
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - The outlook for an All-Midwest Athletic Conference Division III sectional finals at Wapakoneta High School on Friday was dimmed by a pair of classic overtime thrillers on Tuesday night.
In game one, Parkway rallied back from a nine-point deficit to force overtime against Spencerville. It took two overtimes before Spencerville dispatched the Panthers, 77-72. [More]
Obituaries on March 4th, 2009
Margaret Benanzer
Margaret Benanzer, 85, of Greenville, died March 2, 2009, at her residence.
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Frances Grover
Frances W. "Fran" Grover, 54, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Feb. 27, 2009, at Al [More]
Grace Schultz
Grace I. Schultz, 86, of 307 N. Walnut St., St. Marys, died Feb. 27, 2009, at the NHC Rehabilitation Center, Franklin, Tenn. [More]
Alta Truman
Alta Truman, 92, formerly of Buckland and the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home, died at 7:34 a.m. March 3, 2009, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 4th, 2009
Customers report suspicions about area slaughterhouse
More than 50 people recently came to the Fort Recovery Village Hall to share stories of how they allegedly were victimized as a result of business practices at Vonderhaar's Quality Meats located at 522 E. Boundary St.
Bids received for nearly $1.9 million road project
Mercer County commissioners opened bids Tuesday for the estimated $1.86 million project to improve Frahm Pike Road in rural Celina.
Six bids were r
Extension of sewage system to Maria Stein moves forward
CHICKASAW - Final approval on a wastewater treatment agreement between the village of Chickasaw and the Mercer County commissioners should come in April, according to Mayor Virgil Puthoff.
Village to be reimbursed for property taxes paid
FORT RECOVERY - The village will be reimbursed as much as $15,000 from the Ohio Department of Taxation for property taxes paid on village land designated as greenspace.
Beer tasting event to draw big crowd
MINSTER - Bock & Rock planners envision their second beer tasting event will draw nearly 2,000 people to Four Seasons Park on May 16.
Co-chairman
Celina store offers sales and repairs
Carl's Appliances in Celina has opened to sell and repair household appliances.
Carl Wilkey of Celina sells reconditioned refrigerators, washers, dryers and ranges. The appliances with warranties will be delivered, generally the next day, Wilkey said.
Unique clothing store to close
Intuition Boutique in the Galleria Shopping Center, Celina, will be closing around March 21 after nine years in business, said Kathy Schmidt, manager.
The store sells unique and quality women's and children's clothing and bridal attire. The owner is Schmidt's sister, Mary McFadden of California.
Eilerman carries Cardinals to victory
COLDWATER - The two Division IV sectional semifinal games at The Palace featured a pair of rematches with New Bremen and Lima Perry completing the season sweep over their opponents.
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