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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Saturday, April 9th, 2011
All alum test sites treated
Areas will be monitored 30 days; results will determine future treatments
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The water in the lagoon at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park campground was strikingly clear Friday afternoon - just days after it received a concoction of granular hydrogen peroxide, liquid alum and sodium aluminate.
The lagoon is one of three sites on Grand Lake the state is testing the use of alum to help lessen toxic algae blooms. Clear water also was reported at a Windy Point test site. [More]
DeMange Band ends 52-year run
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - The DeMange Band ended its 52-year run in memorable fashion as guests at the annual Minster Civic Association came onto the dance floor and sang "God Bless America."
"It is something I will never forget," band member Nancy (DeMange) Nie [More]
Obituaries on April 9th, 2011
Robert Beougher
Robert H. Beougher, 89, Celina, died at 5:15 a.m. April 6, 2011, at the Ohio Veterans Home, Georgetown. [More]
Helen Fullenkamp
Helen M. Fullenkamp, 91, Versailles, died at 1:49 a.m. April 8, 2011, at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville. [More]
Christine Gilliland
Christine M. Gilliland, 54, 921 Motz St., St. Marys, died at 5:24 p.m. April 7, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Lora Poeppelman
Yorkshire native Lora Eileen Poeppelman, 51, of Fairborn, died April 7, 2011, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on April 9th, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 9th, 2011
City says nixing tax may hurt finances
CELINA - The elimination of the extra half percent income tax approved by voters in November could cause financial distress in the coming years, according to city officials.
Rockford woman indicted for theft
Brandt charged with embezzling more than $100,000
A Rockford woman, who allegedly embezzled more than $100,000 from her employer, remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility.
Jennifer K. Brandt, 40, 311 S. Main St., was taken into custody Friday afternoon on a charge of theft, a third-degree felony.
Council questions S.B. 5 effect date
Celina
CELINA - Council members want to know when Senate Bill 5 will actually take effect and how it will affect negotiations with city employees.
Mayor S
Coldwater girl struck by car
A 7-year-old Coldwater girl was struck by a car as she walked to school Friday morning. The mishap occurred at 8:12 a.m. at the intersection of North Second and Vine streets, according to Coldwater Police Department reports.
Bulldogs blow four-run lead in seventh
CELINA - It seemed like the perfect situation for Celina's baseball team.
The Bulldogs were leading Ottawa-Glandorf 5-1 going into the bottom of th
Cavs find right mix to stop losing streak
COLDWATER - A young Coldwater Cavaliers' baseball team took a huge step forward on Friday afternoon as they combined a nice pitching performance from Reese Klenke, great defense and early offense to defeat the Lima Central Catholic T-Birds 5-2 in non-league play at Veterans Field.
Two-year school the perfect fit for Brunswick
Local basketball players make Edison their college choice
FORT RECOVERY - Kendra Brunswick feels she made the perfect choice when it came to her future in college.
The Fort Recovery basketball standout will head to Piqua to play at Edison Community College next season, taking advantage of their nursing program and playing for a competitive program.
Steva happy for chance to play close to home
Local basketball players make Edison their college choice
ST. MARYS - Among the many things Jo Steva liked about Edison Community College was the fact that it's close to home.
The St. Marys basketball standout will attend the Piqua-based school and play basketball next season for the Chargers.
Celina tennis suffers WBL loss to O-G
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys tennis team lost in a battle of Western Buckeye League unbeatens on Friday, falling 3-2 to Ottawa-Glandorf on Friday.
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