Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:43AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. Locally heavy rain is possible and with the ground saturated from earlier rainfall, this additional rain could lead to flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
FORT RECOVERY - Multiple intruders - likely a man and a woman - are suspected in the murder of a 70-old-man and his 47-year-old daughter in their Fort Recovery area home.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey released an update this morning that investigators have narrowed the timeframe of the double homicides. [More]
Halftime adjustments key St. John's comeback
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - The Bulldogs' Matt Buschur terrorized the St. John's defense for 22 points in the first 18:23 of Thursday's game at the Fieldhouse to give Celina a six-point lead early in the second half.
St. John's head coach Aaron Elwer had seen enough.
Halftime adjustments on the defensive side of the floor keyed a St. John's comeback as the Blue Jays rallied for a 61-52 victory over Celina. [More]
Local pictures on December 23rd, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 23rd, 2011
Soldiers dealing with injuries or trying to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder are receiving holiday greetings from Mercer County thanks to Operation Freedom Support and area schools.
CELINA - County workers will pay 3 percent more for health insurance coverage in 2012.
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the increase
County employees are now able to join members of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office in using exercise equipment at the jail.
Sheriff Jeff Grey rece
COLDWATER - A local woman and her daughter are seeking county revolving loan funds to build a dog boarding and grooming facility in the village.
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COLDWATER - Elida cranked up its offense and defense in the third quarter to pull away from Coldwater and stay unbeaten on the season following a 61-31 win over the Cavaliers at The Palace on Thursday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Two of the best girls' basketball teams in northwest Ohio squared off on Thursday night when Marion Local traveled to play Bath.