Flood Watch issued August 11 at 12:05PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM 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, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 66° 66° chance Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° slight chance slight chance 66° 66° chance likely
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Mercer County farmland outsells neighbors'
Prices more than double in recent years
By Nancy Allen
Farmland prices have increased locally and across the nation mostly due to high commodity prices and low interest rates.
Auctioneers selling land in Mercer County say they can hardly believe the increase. A record $9,050 per acre paid recently for farmland near Elgin in Van Wert County is close to today's norm in Mercer County, they say. [More]
Fort Recovery man dies when vehicle strikes utility pole
By Margie Wuebker
A 22-year-old Fort Recovery man died early today when his car collided with a utility pole west of Burkettsville.
Lucas Staugler, 208 Gwendolyn St., was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash along Mercer-Darke County Line Road, west of Cochran Road. [More]
Obituaries on January 23rd, 2012
Marilyn Smith
Marilyn I. Smith, 80, Celina, died Jan. 21, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Donald Davis
The Rev. Donald E. Davis, 86, died at 7:24 p.m. Jan. 17, 2012, at Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
William D'Addurno
William D'Addurno, St. Marys, died Jan. 20, 2012, at Joint Township District Me [More]
Frederick Prenger
Frederick J. Prenger, 69, Houston, died Jan. 21, 2012, at his residence.
He w [More]
Patricia Winget
Patricia Winger, 61, Celina, died Jan. 21, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Ursula Boise
Former Mercer County resident Ursula M. Boise, 93, West Liberty, died Jan. 20, 2012, at her residence. [More]
Gilbert Sturwold
Gilbert J. Sturwold, 78, Newport, died at 6:40 a.m. at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Verne Mohr
Former Rockford resident Verne C. Mohr, 57, Goshen, Ind., died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 13, 2012, at his residence. [More]
Glenn Figley
Glenn A. Figley, 90, Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2012. [More]
Local pictures on January 23rd, 2012
Subscriber stories on January 23rd, 2012
Right to Life marchers get local send-off
FORT RECOVERY - "We are a movement, not a cause," a large group of pro-life supporters chanted Sunday night at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Residents celebrate Chinese New Year
Grab a fortune cookie and raise your chopsticks high. It's time to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Many area residents of Chinese descent are ringing in the Year of the Dragon 4709 and saying goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit.
Wright State Lake Campus hires full-time police officer
Wright State University has hired its first full-time police officer for the Lake Campus.
Celina native and WSU alumnus Tyler Pottkotter, 23, was named recently by Wright State University Police Chief Michael Martinsen after narrowing the search from 65 applicants.
BOE approves trimester schedule
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - St. Marys school board members today approved a trimester schedule for the high school and scheduled meetings for later this week to educate the public.
Coldwater pulls away during second quarter
COLDWATER - A 10-0 run in the second quarter from Coldwater interspersed with a nearly five-minute dry spell by St. Marys allowed the Lady Cavaliers to pull away for a 58-30 victory on Saturday afternoon at The Palace.
Second straight loss for Indians
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Loramie outscored Fort Recovery 20-13 during the fourth quarter to rally back and hand the Indians their second straight loss, 50-43, in a matchup featuring teams that had played in the state final four last season.
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