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
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A photo exhibit at Wright State University-Lake Campus showing dead waterfowl in Grand Lake has been toned down at the request of the top campus official.
Retired teacher and photographer Virginia Lake Burroughs of Highland Park put on display the photos and accompanying commentary in the campus library/learning center on Sept. 10. Four days later, interim dean Bonnie Mathies asked her to remove the commentary. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The Cavaliers were able to rebound from losing a big lead in the first game by rallying for three straight wins to take a four-game win over New Bremen on Tuesday night Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball action at The Palace.  
The win moves the Cavaliers to 7-4 on the season (2-2) while the Cardinals drop to 1-9 (0-4 MAC). [More]
Obituaries on September 22nd, 2010
Richard A. Bornhorst, 64, Lima, died Sept. 21, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Marvin E. Pearson, 77, Fort Recovery, died at 1:52 p.m. Sept. 20, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Charles Botkin, 90, St. Marys, died at 7:03 p.m. Sept. 21, 2010, at Liberty Nur [More]
Local pictures on September 22nd, 2010
Subscriber stories on September 22nd, 2010
Rockford 10-year-old works as beekeeper
ROCKFORD - There are about a "million, billion, trupillion" bees just outside of town, according to one youngster who fortunately has a nice hive in the back yard.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members created a policy Tuesday in response to a recent request for a large amount of election materials.
ROCKFORD - The village and its trash hauler may be making changes that could eliminate the need for the annual village clean-up day in the spring.
Mercer County officials will seek funding to clear brush and trees from a rural railroad intersection that could be hazardous to motorists.
County
Mercer County had Ohio's third lowest unemployment rate in August, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
New building will house construction debris operation
CELINA - A recycling center for construction debris is being built on Staeger Road, south of state Route 29.
The center, which will be open to the public and businesses, will be run by New Source Management LLC and its subsidiaries, including Dumpsterman Container Service.
CELINA - Barbers do more than snip away the hair brushing ears. They listen. They participate in the cultural dynamics.
"People tell you things the
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway improved to 14-1 on the season in taking down Delphos St. John's in a three-game sweep on Tuesday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
Marion Local now 9-0 after three-game win
ST. HENRY - Smack in the middle of a brutal stretch of matches, the Marion Local Flyers turned in a workmanlike performance on Tuesday night in defeating the St. Henry Redskins in three games, 25-20, 25-18, and 25-18.