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
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - A group of 30 or so residents voiced their opinions on the cat ordinance amendment during council's second reading Monday night. One resident is "sick and tired of cat poop" in her yard. Another resident just wants her pets back.
Resident and former council member Judy Weng presented a petition with 50-plus signatures against the proposed cat ordinance, which would require owners to get a $10 license for their cats and those who want to trap to get permits from the city. [More]
Minster board of education
By Margie Wuebker
Dale Sherman, president of the Minster Local Schools board of education, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence during a recent appearance in Auglaize Municipal Court.
Judge Gary Herman imposed a $200 fine plus $605 in court costs. He also dismissed remaining charges in the case - fleeing and eluding, obstructing official business, failure to drive in marked lanes of travel and turn/stop signal violations. [More]
Obituaries on November 10th, 2009
Joseph W. Veit, 79, died at 2:01 a.m. Nov. 3, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on November 10th, 2009
Subscriber stories on November 10th, 2009
The city of Celina will begin accepting bids for the next phase of the walkway along West Bank Road.
Celina recently was awarded a $250,000 grant f
A former manager at Taco Bell in Celina has been indicted on charges alleging she took money from the business over a period of several years.
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COLDWATER - Lima Post Office representative Debbie Schmiesing spoke to village councilors Monday evening about the potential closing of the Lima mail processing facility.
St. Henry village councilors on Monday approved an emergency resolution requesting Congress delay a proposal that would move the U.S. Postal Service distribution center from Lima to Toledo.
Ballots started going out last week to producers in Mercer and Auglaize counties, and across Ohio, to vote on candidates for county FSA committees.
Completed ballots must be returned or postmarked to both the Mercer County and Auglaize County FSA offices by Dec. 7.
Division II Girls Soccer State Semifinal -St. Marys vs. Hathaway Brown
When people around the state think of St. Marys, football is usually the sport that comes to mind.
Soon, the words girls soccer could be added.
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ST. HENRY - A key member of the successful St. Henry girls golf team will continue her play at the collegiate level.
Ashley Kunkler will head to Li