Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 12:53AM EDT until July 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1253 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Tama and Neptune.
68° 68° chance Sat 85° Sat 85° slight chance slight chance 65° 65° Sun 85° Sun 85°
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Scars of domestic violence
Entire families often bear physical, emotional wounds from abusers
By Nancy Allen
The news last week that a Celina woman was shot to death by her estranged husband reopened emotional wounds in Barb Miller.
Though it's been 12 years since her sister, Teresa "Teri" (Hasenjager) Mitchell was killed by her abusive husband in Riverside, it seems like just yesterday, said Miller of Celina. [More]
Bruins shut down Bulldogs in semifinals
Division II Volleyball Regional Semifinals
By Ryan Hines
ONTARIO - For the fifth straight season, the Ontario Regional marks the end of the postseason for the Celina volleyball team.
Parma Padua Franciscan has its eye on a second straight Division II state championship after knocking off Celina - 25-22, 25-14 and 25-15 - in the regional semifinals on Wednesday night at Ontario High School. [More]
Obituaries on November 4th, 2010
David Metz
David F. Metz, 79, St. Marys, died at 8:07 p.m. Nov. 2, 2010, at the Golden-Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Stanley Russell
Stanley E. Russell, 68, Cridersville, died 9:35 a.m. Nov. 3, 2010, at his home. [More]
Ray Flore
Ray J. Flore, 79, Celina, died Nov. 2, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on November 4th, 2010
Subscriber stories on November 4th, 2010
Do protective orders protect?
Protection orders are issued by courts to keep people safe from violent acts, but their true effectiveness is often a subject of debate.
"If the person doesn't pay attention to the law, it's just a piece of paper," said Becky Mason of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
Rockford prepares for new water billing
ROCKFORD - Village officials will begin reading the new water meters in January for the February billing cycles.
New water meters were recently installed throughout the village so residents pay for what they use. Prior to the meters, homeowners and businesses paid a flat fee.
Problems continue with Rockford landfill
ROCKFORD - Local health officials are hoping a mutually-signed agreement will settle ongoing matters of noncompliance with a landfill that has yet to open in rural Rockford.
More chances to earn college credit may be offered to students next year
NEW BREMEN - Students could earn college credit for high school science classes next year, according to a report presented Wednesday night to board of education members.
County teams with PUCO for road, bike path safety
CELINA - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has agreed to pay up to $5,000 to have trees and brush removed from an area near the local bike path due to safety concerns.
Fog contributes to morning collision
A van and three tractor-trailer rigs collided Wednesday morning at the fog-shrouded intersection of U.S. 127 and state Route 119. The mishap occurred at 8:04 a.m., according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
Flyers roll past Tigers
Division IV Volleyball Regional Semifinals
TIPP CITY - After a choppy start on Wednesday night, the Marion Local Flyers turned it on halfway through their regional semifinal match and came away with a three-set win over the Jackson Center Tigers.
Stober a standout for Panthers, Tigers
Last Curtain Call
As winter discreetly whispers its pending arrival outside, Bill Stober's daily agenda involves many of the same tasks as it has for the past four dec
Grand Lake Football Primer
Playoff Capsules
Coldwater at Anna:
Saturday, 7 p.m. Booster Field
For the second straight year, the Rockets and Cavaliers will meet in the postseason. Last year, the Cavaliers needed overtime to get a 28-21 win at Wapakoneta.
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