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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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Alpaca shearing
By Betty Lawrence
CELINA - Clippers were buzzing, alpacas were humming and fleece was flying down on the farm at Coldwater Creek Alpacas on Saturday.
Farm owners Mary and Norm Zahn hosted the annual spring shearing day when alpaca owners from four area farms gather with their animals. [More]
Celina buying wind power
Green energy will account for less than 1 percent of city's total power
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Monday night agreed to purchase up to 2 megawatts of wind power from Blue Creek Wind Energy in Van Wert for 10 years.
The green energy will account for less than 1 percent of the city's total power, Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel said. [More]
Voting on competitive balance proposal ends today
By Randy Bruns
After failing last year in an attempt to change the way high school divisions are aligned, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is giving it another shot this year.
Spurred by concerns - whether real or perceived - about 'competitive balance' in high school sports, the OHSAA is putting some proposed changes to a vote that began on May 1st and ends today. Last year's proposal by the OHSAA failed by a margin of 332-to-303. [More]
Obituaries on May 15th, 2012
Mary Hamblin
Mary A. Hamblin, 62, Fort Recovery, died at 5:30 a.m. May 13, 2012, at her residence. [More]
Eugene Reinhard
St. Joe native Eugene Ernest "Gene" Reinhard, 85, Plainfield, Ind., died May 8, 2012. [More]
Cynthia Aslinger
Cynthia Aslinger, 52, Richmond, Ind., died at 6:55 p.m. May 13, 2012, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. [More]
Margaret Langenkamp
Margaret E. Langenkamp, 92, Coldwater, died May 13, 2012, at her residence.
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Donald Baucher
Donald L. Baucher, 73, Coldwater, died at 2:31 p.m. May 14, 2012, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on May 15th, 2012
Subscriber stories on May 15th, 2012
Local dairy plans to expand to more than 1,600 animals
BURKETTSVILLE - A southern Mercer County dairy farm with a history of manure management and pollution problems is applying for state permits to expand to more than 1,600 dairy cows and heifers.
Five pool designs unveiled
ST. HENRY - Village council members spent more than an hour Monday night reviewing designs for a new swimming pool.
Blueprints for five different d
Officials seek bids for sewer lining project
COLDWATER - Village officials plan to open bids for the upcoming sewer lining project on June 7, village manager/engineer Eric Thomas told councilors meeting Monday.
Vicious dog ordinance to be enforced
ST. MARYS - Officials revisited the city's vicious dog policy after learning a dog bit a St. Marys meter reader at work.
Safety service director Jason Little discussed the issue with council members during the regular meeting Monday.
Jordan addresses seniors
MINSTER - U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan talked to Minster High School seniors Monday morning about setting goals and working hard.
"Don't let people
Marion Local assistant band director post cut to save costs
MARIA STEIN - Despite an earlier plea from Marion Band Boosters and high school band students, school board members Monday night unanimously eliminated the assistant band director's post.
City purchases new pumper truck
CELINA - A new pumper truck will be added to the fire department's fleet next year as city council members on Monday approved the purchase of a $532,561 model from Sutphen of Dublin.
Cavs spoil Blue Jays' bid for MAC crown
COLDWATER - It was an unusual position for Coldwater's baseball team.
Normally the Cavaliers are playing for a Midwest Athletic Conference title this time of year, but on Monday the Cavs were looking to play spoiler.
Celina softball shares WBL title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
For the first time since 2008, the Celina Bulldogs can call themselves Western Buckeye League softball champions after completing a 6-2 win at Kenton on Monday in the resumption of a suspended game.
Redskins top Mustangs in postseason tune up
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's baseball team tuned up for the next round of tournament by rallying to defeat Allen East 5-3 on Monday afternoon at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
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