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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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Law would end local control in starting algae, manure plants
By Nancy Allen
A pending law could make it easier for farmers to build manure digesters and algae growing facilities on their land.
The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 276, which seeks to change the definition of agriculture and agricultural land to include anaerobic digesters and algaculture (farming of algae). This means ag land owners would not have to go before a zoning board to have their land rezoned industrial to build a digester. [More]
Meat thieves sentenced locally
Pair formerly worked at meat market in Fort Recovery
By Margie Wuebker
Two Indiana residents appeared recently in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for sentencing on charges stemming from the theft of meat from customers of a Fort Recovery business.
Darren M. Sain, 50, and Ladonna L. Williams, 52, both of Portland, each pleaded no contest to an amended charge of theft, a first-degree misdemeanor. The original charge was a more serious fifth-degree felony. [More]
Willshire's run to state was special in 1954-55
Last Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Fifty-seven years ago, the Willshire High School Bearcats were perched on the pinnacle of the boys' high school basketball world.
Logging 29 victories over the course of the 1954-55 campaign, the tiny school nestled on the Ohio-Indiana border won more games and hit peaks that were rare for local schools to accomplish during that era. [More]
Obituaries on December 22nd, 2011
Rose Beckman
Former Minster resident Rose Mary Beckman, 97, died Dec. 21, 2011, at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta, where she had been a resident for 30 years. [More]
William Bishop
Former Montezuma resident William George "Bill" Bishop, 90, of Lima, died at 4:15 a.m. Dec. 21, 2011. [More]
Helen Fleming
Helen Louise Fleming, 81, Rockford, died Dec. 21, 2011 at her home.
She was b [More]
Marguerite Moore
Former Celina resident Margeurite "Marge" Moore, 92, Leesburg, Ind., died Dec. 21, 2011. [More]
Local pictures on December 22nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 22nd, 2011
Family heals through giving
Minster family copes this holiday with loss of daughter, granddaughter
MINSTER - Dick and Juliana Weigandt looked forward to a Christmas surrounded by family and presents stacked around a decorated tree.
This was to be a special year as their identical twin daughters were both expecting babies.
Costly fix for leaky city tower
$2 million
CELINA - A water tower in eastern Celina serving residents in and outside of the city needs replaced at an estimated cost of $2 million.
The Grand
St. Marys names interim director
ST. MARYS - City superintendent of community services and engineering Craig Moeller has been named interim safety service director, effective Jan 2.
Troopers beefing up patrol
Weekend holiday travelers urged to remain sober
Troopers are asking motorists to be safe and sober while driving this holiday weekend.
Troopers with the Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway
Rockford official urges land buy for future development
Village infrastructure improved over years to attract businesses
ROCKFORD - Village administrator Jeff Long on Tuesday urged council members to purchase land in 2012 for future industrial or commercial development.
Long said he has no specific land in mind but wants council to consider all options in the coming year and try to set aside funding.
Bank OKs buying city notes to finance lake walkway debt
CELINA - First Financial Bank of Celina has committed to once again buy the city's one-year notes for the debt to construct the West Bank walkway, Celina Planning and Community Development Director Kent Bryan said.
Celina drops priciest insurance plan
CELINA - The city will no longer offer its most expensive insurance plan to city employees.
While reviewing insurance options for next year, city a
Commissioners move to reduce personnel's travel expenses
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are hoping to reduce travel expenses of personnel by employing a mileage compensation rate lower than the Internal Revenue Service's recommended rate.
Arts Place holding grand opening at new location
New gallery seeks exhibitors, classes in arts, music
ST. MARYS - Arts Place St. Marys has officially moved to its new location and will host its first artist reception and grand opening Jan. 6.
The ne
Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Basketball Tournament
The Celina Fieldhouse will once again play host to a holiday boys basketball tournament as the Asset Allocation Associates is sponsoring a two-day to
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