Flood Watch issued August 13 at 10:22PM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional storms will move into the area after midnight, persisting through late Friday morning. Heavy rain can be expected with these storms, with the risk of flash flooding increasing with storms that repeatedly move over the same locations.
Today 82° Today 82° chance 70° 70° chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° chance 74° 74° chance likely
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Obituaries on May 16th, 2012
Margaret Langenkamp
Margaret E. Langenkamp, 92, Celina, died May 13, 2012, at her residence.
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Victor Schneider
Victor W. Schneider, 95, St. Marys, formerly of Dayton, died at 4:05 p.m. May 12, 2012, at Otterbein Lifestyle Choices. [More]
Tracy Westgerdes
Tracy K. Westgerdes, 41, Fort Recovery, died May 14, 2012, at her residence. [More]
Stories on May 16th, 2012
Court to rule in ex-optometrist's case
LIMA - An attorney and county prosecutor squared off Tuesday in an appeals court to argue last fall's sexual assault conviction of former St. Marys optometrist Douglas Wine. [More]
Cause unknown for lake water turning brown
GRAND LAKE - The cause of Grand Lake's brownish color in recent weeks is a mystery, and the lake's recent alum treatment is not to blame, officials say.
Drug abuse devastation made real
Former agent tells students the gruesome truths
ST. HENRY - Drugs are crippling a generation of youth across the nation.
From the boy found dead with a plastic bag over his head by his younger br
Rockford needs volunteers
ROCKFORD - Certified emergency medical technicians in Rockford are in short supply, leaving village officials worried about coverage.
"EMS is in de
St. Henry couple named outstanding senior citizens
A rural St. Henry couple, LuAnn and Jerry May, were named the 2012 Outstanding Senior Citizens of Mercer County at Tuesday's annual Senior Citizens Day dinner and dance at Romer's in Celina. [More]
St. Marys athletic director recommends policy additions
ST. MARYS - The school board's policy committee on Tuesday agreed with suggested revisions to the code of conduct for student athletes. Members plan to recommend the changes during the next regular board meeting June 13.
Council OKs funds for street resurfacing
MINSTER - Council members approved an estimated $114,000 in street resurfacing projects during a meeting Tuesday.
Village administrator Don Harrod said the initial project list had been pared.
Paving projects on the rise
CELINA - Detour signs will be cropping up soon as officials embark on a busy road paving schedule throughout the county.
Nearly 39 miles of county
Office salary figures given to commissioners
Board of Elections
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday were presented with salary figures and other statistics about board of elections offices throughout Ohio.
Marion students graduate Sunday
Congratulations Class of 2012
MARIA STEIN - Sixty-eight seniors from Marion Local High School are scheduled to graduate during commencement exercises Sunday.
Valedictorian honor
Parkway school board hires new teachers
ROCKFORD - School board members on Tuesday hired three teachers for next year.
Following an executive session at a special meeting, board members unanimously agreed to employ Kyle Ahrens, second grade, Trey Stover, social studies, and Kevin Kramer, language arts.
One bid received for pump system
Setup will divert water from Prairie Creek into treatment train area
MONTEZUMA - Only one bid was received by officials Tuesday for a pumping system to help cleanse Prairie Creek of phosphorus before it empties into Grand Lake.
Police search for man involved in theft
Celina Police have charged an at-large subject with two counts of felony theft after he allegedly attempted to purchase a TV at Walmart using stolen credit cards.
Accident leads to multiple charges for local man
A local man faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after his minivan collided with a semitrailer along U.S. 127, south of state Route 219. The mishap occurred at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
New shop gets vehicles gleaming
CELINA - Vehicles may receive a sparkling look inside and out at a new Celina shop.
Ty Rodriguez of Celina has opened X-Treme Automotive Detailing
St. Henry edges Ada by one run
Division IV District Softball at Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - St. Henry's softball team opened Division IV district competition with a hard-fought 5-4 win over Ada on Tuesday at Wapakoneta High School.
Cavaliers' bats go silent against Titans
Division III District Softball at Lima Bath
BATH TOWNSHIP - Coldwater's offense was stifled by Ottawa-Glandorf's pitcher Megan Kitchen, who posted double-digit strikeouts as the Titans advanced [More]
Local girls start strong at district track meets in Fostoria
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
It was ladies day in Fostoria on Tuesday afternoon as a pair of district track and field meets featured Celina, Coldwater and St. Marys.
Local pictures on May 16th, 2012
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