Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:55AM EDT until August 12 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Darke County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Miami County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Preble County in west central Ohio... Western Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1054 AM EDT, local law enforcement has reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Celina, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Henry, Arcanum, Newport, Bradford, Union City, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery and Pleasant Hill.
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 9:17AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into this evening. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2009
By William Kincaid
The Celina Education Association (CEA) engaged in coercion and intimidation and its spokesperson lied, according to allegations in unfair labor practice charges filed against the group by the Celina City Schools Board of Education on Friday morning.
The charges, submitted to the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) by the school board's legal counsel Thomas Holmes, were released to the newspaper in a bundle of documents by Celina Superintendent Matt Miller at noon on Friday. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - One could tell the relief that the Coldwater coaches and fans were feeling as they gathered together after Friday's game.
In a game where momentum twisted and turned like a roller coaster, the Cavaliers saw a 22-0 lead evaporate with t [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2009
Herman H. Osterholt, 81, of Lake Township in Allen County, Ind. died at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, 2009, at the family residence at Lake Everett. [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2009
Celina Education Association
The Celina Education Association (CEA) wanted a salary increase of 7.8 to 10 percent for the first year of a new teacher contract, according to its initial proposal to the school board.
Health advocates cracking down on fast food eateries to fight obesity problem
Fast food patrons might have a tougher time digesting high-calorie burgers, milk shakes and fries if lawmakers and public health advocates get their way.
The Web address for the Ohio EPA's home Web as well as the address to access the latest algae toxin level data for Grand Lake have changed due to a Web site redesign, a news release from the OEPA says.
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - After lying dormant for three quarters, the Marion Local Flyers erupted in the fourth quarter to spark a 20-16 comeback victory Friday night over the Shawnee Indians.
LIMA - The Lima Senior Spartans made the 2009 football season opener for the Celina Bulldogs a long one as they scored 14 points in the first 4:03 of the game and rolled to a 49-14 non-league win Friday at Lima Stadium.
MINSTER - Minster celebrated the 20-year anniversary of their 1989 state football championship by honoring the members of that team at halftime.
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MINSTER - No one on Minster's current roster was born yet, but to those who remember, it seems as if it were just yesterday.
Twenty years ago this week, the Minster Wildcats embarked on their 40th season of varsity football.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A six-touchdown night for Fort Recovery quarterback Greg Kahlig just wasn't enough against Ansonia.
The Tigers scored the game-winning score with six seconds left in the game as Ansonia won a 52-48 shootout in Darke County over the Indians.