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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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Layoffs possible for Celina fire, police personnel
By Betty Lawrence
CELINA - Police Chief Dave Slusser says he is still working on a plan to cut his budget without laying off personnel, but if he doesn't come up with the numbers three full-time patrolmen, two full-time dispatchers and two part-time dispatchers will be laid off. [More]
Fort Recovery school levy to go on ballot
By Janie Southard
FORT RECOVERY - School district voters will see a new levy on the ballot in November for funding a 47,000-square-foot high school addition to the existing pre-K through 8 building.
Board members passed a resolution of necessity this week for a bond issue/tax levy to fund the district's share of an Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) project. The exact millage amount is not yet know, as paperwork has just been submitted to the county auditor. [More]
Auglaize vs. Mercer in winner's bracket semifinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - All four Grand Lake area teams opened the District 4 ACME Tournament with victories and will now face off on Friday in the winner's bracket at Coldwater's Veterans Field.
Celina wrapped up nearly seven hours of baseball action just before midnight by beating Delphos Jefferson, 14-7, in the final game of a tripleheader. [More]
Obituaries on July 15th, 2010
L.E. Feaver
The Rev. L.E. Feaver, 81, St. Marys, died at 4:27 a.m. July 15, 2010, at Otterb [More]
Michael Hilleary
Michael Hilleary, 64, Mendon, died July 14, 2010, at the James Cancer Hospital [More]
William Wight
William E. "Snake" Wight, 79, Piqua, died May 21, 2010, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Perry Dailey
Perry E. "Gene" Dailey, 82, Wapakoneta, died at 12:21 a.m. July 14, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Local pictures on July 15th, 2010
Subscriber stories on July 15th, 2010
Resident offers to save old school
St. Marys structure set for demolition by end of year
ST. MARYS - A community member has offered an 11th-hour possibility to save a portion of St. Marys' old high school/middle school complex from demolition. He said he'll purchase it, maintain it and rent it out.
Witnesses: Mother held children under pool water
CELINA - Celina Police responded to Bryson Pool on Wednesday night on reports of a local woman holding her young children under water for varying periods of time until they emerged gasping for air and coughing up water.
St. Marys school district may seek additional operating levy in May
ST. MARYS - The school district will need more operating money in the near future, according to school board members and administrators. An additional operating levy may come in May.
Emerald ash borer found near Rockford
ROCKFORD - An ash tree at a residence south of Rockford is likely infested with the emerald ash borer, a tree-destroying insect from Asia first confirmed in Ohio in 2003.
Science credit wanted for ag students
NEW BREMEN - Representatives of the New Bremen Agriculture Advisory Committee urged board of education members Wednesday night to make ag students eligible for science credit.
Coldwater man charged for having sex with minor
A 29-year-old Coldwater man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six felony charges accusing him of having sex with a minor.
Gary E. Coats, formerly of
Man injured ag accident
ST. HENRY - An area man was injured Tuesday morning while changing a tire on a loaded hopper wagon at his father's home.
Ryan P. Stachler, 23, 1929
Teen taken to hospital after SUV accident
A 16-year-old Fort Recovery girl was injured when she lost control of her SUV on state Route 219 east of Gause Road. The mishap occurred at 7:37 p.m. July 14, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
Stars ready for return to Eldora for Kings Royal
The Kings Royal!
The words are sweet music to the ears of sprint car drivers and fans.
The 27th annual running of the $50,000 to-win event at Eldora Speedway on Saturday night highlights the doubleheader weekend featuring the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars.
St. Marys Legion gets bounced from tourney
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys American Legion Post #323 baseball team saw its season come to an end at the District Two Championship Game on Wednesday, falling 6-3 to Lima Post 96 at Simmons Field in Lima.
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