Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 19 at 10:36PM EDT until August 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1036 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
By Margie Wuebker
A 20-year-old Montezuma woman and her unborn baby were killed Monday night in a two-car crash along U.S. 127 at Coldwater Creek Road.
Ashley M. Curry, 82 N. Canal St., was pronounced dead at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater following the 6:24 p.m. crash. She was reportedly four months pregnant. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
As winter sets in and Grand Lake freezes over, many winter sports enthusiasts are looking to hit the ice.
Brian Miller, interim manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, warned to proceed with caution before treading on the lake. Even if the lake looks frozen, the ice may not be thick enough to safely carry the weight of even a small child or dog. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2010
Donald C. Luthman, 73, Minster, died at 12:08 p.m. Dec. 13, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Jeanne L. "Nute" Meade, 57, Union City, died at 10:55 p.m. Dec. 12, 2010, at her home. [More]
Minnie Ann Sharpe McMichael, 83, Mendon, died at 1:40 a.m. Dec. 13, 2010, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Patricia M. Leugers, 77, Celina, died at 6:59 a.m. Dec. 13, 2010, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Clayton V. Adams, 90, Mendon, died Dec. 11, 2010, at his home.
He was born O [More]
Vernon H. Kuck, 91, St. Marys, died at 12:57 p.m. Dec. 12, 2010, at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Philip D. Montague, 68, Celina, died at 10:05 p.m. Dec. 12, 2010, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on December 14th, 2010
Subscriber stories on December 14th, 2010
CELINA - A Florida businessman, who last week scrapped plans for a manure digester west of Celina, has another site, according to city mayor Sharon LaRue.
MARIA STEIN - Former Parkway Local School Superintendent Doug Karst was hired Monday night as interim superintendent as the Marion Local Schools board of education continues its search for a new full-time administrator.
ST. HENRY - The town's finance committee is reviewing 13 applications received for the village administrator position.
The applications were given
ST. MARYS - Kevin Draiss, St. Marys' newest police officer, was sworn in by Mayor Greg Freewalt at Monday night's city council meeting.
Draiss, who
Mercer County Commissioners recently approved compensation for tuberculosis treatment for an area resident.
The action is an obligation of the board of commissioners upon request, according to the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Anyone without insurance coverage can request the funds for TB treatment.
COLDWATER - Village officials must look at Coldwater's population in the coming year to ensure an even number of residents in each voting ward.
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Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina wrestling team finished second at the Greenville Duals on Saturday, going 4-1 on the day.  
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