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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.

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Friday, October 29th, 2010

'We're here to help, but we need your help'

Grand Lake U.S. Coast Guard flotilla seeks members

By Nancy Allen

GRAND LAKE - A U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary member joined sheriffs from Mercer and Auglaize counties Thursday to drum up interest in getting an auxiliary flotilla on Grand Lake.

"The lake's coming back and we're here to help, but we need your help," said Larry Baker, leader of the Grand Lake auxiliary flotilla detachment. [More]

Sell named Rockford's citizen of the year

Village's Family Market owners earn first business of the year award

By Amy Kronenberger

ROCKFORD - Dr. Jerry Sell was hailed the 37th Citizen of the Year, and Barry and Robby Peel of Barry's Family Market received the first Business of the Year award from the Rockford Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.

Dr. Sell, who graduated from Parkway High School in 1965, has lived a life of service, not only to his community but also to the world, according to Dennis Hecht, the 2009 Citizen of the Year recipient. [More]

Obituaries on October 29th, 2010

James Carmean

James S. Carmean, 89, St. Marys, died at 4:40 p.m. Oct. 28, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]

Timothy Fraley

Timothy Fraley, 40, St. Marys, died Oct. 28, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center [More]

Ted McKelvey

Ted S. McKelvey, 84, Celina, died Oct. 17, 2010, in St. Marys.

He was born Au [More]

Local pictures on October 29th, 2010

Subscriber stories on October 29th, 2010

Two vie for open seat

Election 2010: Mercer County Commissioner

CELINA - An incumbent and a former Celina city council member are vying for the seat of Mercer County commissioner in the upcoming election.

Commissioner John Bruns of Maria Stein, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Ron Hammons of Celina for the 4-year term.

Wapakoneta industrial site 'job ready'

WAPAKONETA - The city now has a certified job-ready site and officials are looking forward to new employers.

Kristi Clouse, assistant director of t

Coldwater business seeks county loan

CELINA - A Coldwater businessman is seeking a $25,000 revolving loan from the county to purchase automotive repair equipment.

Randy Griesdorn, owne

Pavement repair completed in Reserve Subdivision

CELINA - Repair work to roads in the Reserve Subdivision were completed this week and similar work may happen to roads in the Eaglebrook Subdivision, according to city officials.

Last chance to build up postseason resume

Computer Point Projections

With only one week remaining in the high school football season, it appears this could be a good year for playoff participation by area conferences.

Albert gives St. Marys win over Bath in second overtime

BATH TOWNSHIP - Just when it looked like St. Marys and Bath would need penalty kicks to decide the winner of their Division II district semifinal soccer match, Molly Albert changed the situation.

Taking a look back 50, 25 and 10 years ago

Last Curtain Call

With revenge on their minds from a drubbing the season before against Wapakoneta, the St. Marys Roughriders hosted the Redskins this week in 1960 and

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