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
Friday, September 16th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
Many law enforcement officers in Mercer and Auglaize counties wear two holsters - one for a weapon of deadly force and the other for a Taser stun gun.
A Taser delivers an electroshock through two small dart-like electrodes attached to a conductive wire. A person who is "tased" experiences immediate pain and loss of muscle control for up to five seconds. No permanent harm is rendered on the recipient. [More]
By Ryan Hines
COLDWATER - Marion Local's volleyball team overcame a loss in the first game to win the next three in a 23-25, 25-20, 25-15 and 25-13 victory over Coldwater in Midwest Athletic Conference action at The Palace on Thursday night.
The Flyers improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the MAC while Coldwater falls to 6-4 (1-2 MAC). [More]
Obituaries on September 16th, 2011
Earl L. Knutzen Jr., 56, St. Marys, died at 6:40 p.m. Sept. 14, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Karsyn Wayne Muter, one-day old, Celina, died at 6:19 p.m. Sept. 12, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Local pictures on September 16th, 2011
Subscriber stories on September 16th, 2011
Half of county revolving loan applicants pull out after funding from private lenders fall through
MERCER COUNTY - Conservative lenders may be stifling the growth of area businesses.
Mercer County Economic Development Director Jared Ebbing said half of the six applications filed this year by businesses for revolving loans were dropped after joint funding from private lenders fell through.
Rep. Jordan could get part of Mercer County; Dems claim new map unfairly supports GOP
Mercer County would be divided into three congressional districts instead of two if a proposed map is approved by state leaders.
A Republican-draw
Mercer and Auglaize counties are among 87 of Ohio's 88 counties that have been designated agricultural natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Celina scores with 1:37 left in game
ST. MARYS - Something had to give when unbeaten Celina traveled to unbeaten St. Marys in a key Western Buckeye League girls' soccer match on Thursday night.
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Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Bulldogs' volleyball team improved to 6-4 overall and 2-1 in the Western Buckeye League following a convincing 25-14, 25-10 and 25-12 victory over Wapakoneta at the Intermediate School on Thursday.