Flood Watch issued August 14 at 2:57PM EDT until August 16 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, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Given the saturated ground, additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.
Today 82° Today 82° likely chance 70° 70° chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° chance 74° 74° chance likely
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Local tracksters begin collecting medals
2010 State Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
COLUMBUS - The Division III state track meet kicked off Friday with several local track athletes looking for a spot on the podium.
The local contingent represented the Grand Lake area well with some solid showings in Columbus.
Pole Vault
Last year, Minster senior Sarah Huelsman set her own personal record by clearing the bar at 10-4 to finish in fifth place. This year she improved by clearing 10-6, though it was only good enough to finish in 10th place. [More]
Obituaries on June 5th, 2010
George Anthony
George J. Anthony, 59, Coldwater, died at 9:45 p.m. June 3, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Raymond Archer
Raymond Lee Archer Jr., 52, Montezuma, died at 12:44 a.m. June 4, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Thomas Evans
Thomas W. Evans, 85, St. Marys, died at 3:22 p.m. June 3, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Virginia Gurtner
Virginia B. Gurtner, 92, St. Marys, died at 5:45 a.m. June 3, 2010, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on June 5th, 2010
Subscriber stories on June 5th, 2010
Bids below estimate to redo Main Street
State may award contract for Celina project next week
CELINA - Bids for the city's Main Street reconstruction project opened by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) on Thursday were lower than the agency's initial estimates.
Fort Recovery road still closed, but progressing
FORT RECOVERY - Twelve weeks into the sewer separation project on Wayne Street, contractors have installed new sanitary lines and two new water mains on the torn up street.
China visit a learning experience
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen school superintendent traveled thousands of miles only to discover striking similarities between schools right here in the Grand Lake area and those in faraway China.
Algae toxin levels remain low; water sports go into high gear
Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - Algae toxin levels in Grand Lake continue to test below the standard set for safe recreational use of the water.
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Ex-health worker ties up funding for new employee
Officials say the resignation and unemployment benefit status of a former worker has tied up funds needed to hire a replacement.
Mercer County-Celi
Phlipot the fastest man in Division III during prelim races
2010 State Track Meet
COLUMBUS - One could understand Sam Phlipot needing a hand to get up from the grass of Jesse Owens Stadium.
The man had a busy day.
The Minster junior posted the fastest qualifying times in both the 100- and 200-meter sprints at the Division III state track meet in Columbus on Friday.
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