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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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Ohio governor requests aid for lake businesses
Federal, low interest loans could be available soon
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Gov. Ted Strickland is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to make federal low interest loans available to Grand Lake area businesses impacted by the summer's toxic algae blooms.
"The governor made the request Friday and we [More]
Coldwater eliminated from postseason
By Gary R. Rasberry
OTTOVILLE - Coldwater looked to have the momentum in the first half of its Division II girls soccer sectional match against Crestview.
The only place it didn't show was on the scoreboard.
The Cavaliers took 14 shots on goal, but Knights keeper Megan Foster made sure nothing got into the net, and the Knights went on to pick up a 2-0 win at Ottoville High School on Monday night. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2010
Anthony Evers
Anthony J. Evers, 94, Maria Stein, died Oct. 17, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Lynn Burger
Lynn F. Burger, 56, Celina, died Oct. 18, 2010, at Shawnee Manor in Lima.
He [More]
Levi Shope
Levi Shope, 82, Portland, Ind., died at 9:55 a.m. Oct. 17, 2010, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. [More]
Irene Klosterman
Irene Klosterman, 90, Vero Beach, Fla., died Sept. 28, 2010, at Hospice of Vero Beach, Fla. [More]
Jane Simmonds
Jane Miller Simmonds, 91, Celina, died at 9:40 p.m. Oct. 17, 2010, at Briarwood Manor in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 19th, 2010
Subscriber stories on October 19th, 2010
Forecast puts Celina schools at risk
State could mandate $4 million reduction says district treasurer
CELINA - School treasurer Mike Marbaugh warned board members Monday night the state could mandate a $4 million reduction plan for the school based on the district's five-year financial forecast.
Fort Recovery voters will see tax levy for new high school
Election 2010: Fort Recovery schools
FORT RECOVERY - Voters in the school district will decide on Nov. 2 whether to approve a bond issue to construct a new high school on to the elementary/middle school at 865 Sharpsburg Road.
Voters in new district to decide fire protection levy
Election 2010: South Central Mercer Fire District (St. Henry and Burkettsville)
ST. HENRY - Voters in one area of Mercer County will see a new name on the ballot, South Central Mercer Fire District, as it seeks a 2.5-mill levy for fire protection.
BOE makes plans to search for new superintendent
MINSTER - The Minster Local Schools board of education met Monday night to begin the groundwork for a superintendent's search.
Members met in execu
Professional scammers preying on area residents
A group of professional solicitors from Las Vegas are attempting to scam local residents for donations to a sheriff's association.
Auglaize County
Celina man faces felony charge stemming from high-speed pursuit
CELINA - A 32-year-old Celina man faces a felony charge after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through the city early Sunday morning.
Christo
Trick of treat?
Local communities have established dates for Halloween parades and trick or treat as follows:
Burkettsville
• Oct. 31: 1-3 p.m. trick or treat.
Cassella
• Oct. 30: 1-3 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church party.
Dammeyer helps Ohio State win national title
The Ohio State University can add another national title to its trophy case.
The sport, however, is not what one normally would expect from the Buckeyes.
Big games on tap this week for local teams
Computer Points
The eighth week of the high school football season saw a few area teams make great strides toward the playoffs, while a less fortunate few saw their postseason hopes diminish.
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