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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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Joblessness about double what it was a year ago
By Shelley Grieshop
Local unemployment figures have nearly doubled from a year ago - meaning approximately 5,200 Mercer and Auglaize County residents are out of work.
From January to February, the unemployment rate in Mercer County rose 1.1 percent to 9.1 percent. In Auglaize County, the number went up 1.5 percent to 10.8 percent, according to information from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. [More]
Law enforcement arrest six in drug bust
Six teams roundup Celina residents
By Margie Wuebker
Six local residents were arrested this morning within a 21-minute period as part of a continuing crackdown on drug offenders by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office and the Grand Lake Task Force. The offenses all occurred in 2008.
The roundup comes in the wake of a Feb. 24 bust that targeted 11 individuals on various drug-related charges. [More]
Obituaries on March 24th, 2009
Thomas Andrew
Thomas "Tom" Charles Andrew, 63, of Celina, died at 10:53 a.m. March 22, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Marie Smith
Marie W. Smith, 82, 814 Hackney Street, St. Marys, and formerly of Shawnee, Okl [More]
Gary Wendel
Gary Dean Wendel, 62, 306 E. Forest St., Celina, died at 7:15 a.m. March 23, 2009, at his residence. A cause of death has not been determined. [More]
Local pictures on March 24th, 2009
Subscriber stories on March 24th, 2009
Elections board to lease voting machines
County will be paid $38,400 to lease machines to Hancock County
Mercer County is poised to take in $38,400 by leasing its 96 electronic voting machines and transportation racks to Hancock County.
Board of electi
Grand Lake Road speed limit going up to 35 mph
New speed will go into effect when mayor signs emergency ordinance
The speed limit on Grand Lake Road will increase from 25 to 35 miles per hour as Celina City Council members unanimously passed an emergency ordinance on Monday night.
De-clutter your life
COLDWATER - Dictionaries describe it as a disorderly heap or assemblage - the kind of stuff that lurks in drawers or behind the doors of unused rooms, closets and cabinets. And heaven forbid, if an unsuspecting guest should open one of those drawers or doors.
Curb appeal work awarded to village construction company
ST. HENRY - A St. Henry-based construction business won't be traveling far to work this spring after securing a contract for more than $300,000 for a highway enhancement project within the village.
Request denied to allow Darke County voters to vote in St. Henry precincts
Darke County residents eligible to vote on a St. Henry school levy will not be coming to Mercer County for the primary election on May 5.
Mercer County Board of Elections members on Monday denied a request to allow 136 Darke County residents to vote in one of the county's precincts.
Meter readers may get photo IDs
ST. MARYS - City meter readers and their customers are in line for some help when the city provides photo IDs. City officials are responding to some residents' concerns.
Coldwater to erect new welcome signs at town limits
COLDWATER - Four brand spanking new Welcome to Coldwater signs will grace the four arteries coming into the village within a week, Village Manager-Engineer Eric Thomas reported at Monday's village council meeting.
Kenton's big man shares D-II POY; Gagle HM
By RUSTY MILLER
AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS - Big men - in height and accomplishments - dominate the 2009 Associated Press Division I and II All-Ohio boys basketball teams announced Monday.
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