Flood Watch issued August 11 at 7:04PM 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...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette IN, Franklin IN, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union IN and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette OH, Franklin OH, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union OH 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... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. 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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Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Friend recalls a man of courage
Area resident kept in touch with Armstrong over the momentous years
By Shelley Grieshop
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. John Hoying cherishes the letter he received from his friend the astronaut more than 40 years ago.
Neil Armstrong sent the Catholic priest a handwritten message thanking him for his prayers and support during his mission to become the first man to walk on the moon. [More]
Estimates come in for storm damage
Auglaize County Fairgrounds
By Amy Kronenberger
WAPAKONETA - Storm-damaged buildings at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds were patched and cleaned prior to the fair four weeks ago but now require a permanent fix.
The June 29 storm with 80 to 90 mph winds took down 18 trees and damaged the roofs of four buildings at the fairgrounds, causing nearly $95,000 in damages. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2012
Rita Mersman Gibbons
Rita E. Mersman Gibbons, 89, Celina, died at 7:15 a.m. Aug. 28, 2012, at Otterb [More]
Helene Bailey
Helene Bailey, 85, formerly of St. Marys, died Aug. 28, 2012, at Elmwood Assisted Living facility in New Bremen. [More]
Melvin Bergman
Melvin G. Bergman, 82, Fort Recovery, died Aug. 28, 2012, at Mercer County Comm [More]
Leola Grevenkamp
Leola M. Grevenkamp, 90, died Aug. 28, 2012, at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus. [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2012
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2012
Skateboard park work to begin
CELINA - Plans to develop a city skatepark continue to roll.
The Tony Hawk Foundation has again extended the deadline to spend its $10,000 grant awarded to the city in 2009 to help fund construction of a skateboard park.
Council considers picture passes
New Bremen pool
NEW BREMEN - Village council members are considering a new pool pass system for the 2013 season to reduce the number of violators.
Swimming pool ma
Sidewalk work on hold
CELINA - The city's sidewalk program has been suspended for the year.
The program was to be reinstated this year after being put on hold for two ye
Drug task force arrests six
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Six people were arrested this month in Auglaize County for selling heroin and illegal mushrooms.
Five of the suspects are from Wapakon
Redskins serve their way past Bulldogs
CELINA - Paced by some solid serving, St. Henry improved to 3-1 on the season in sweeping Celina in a Mercer County volleyball battle at the Celina Intermediate School on Tuesday night.
Computer Points Roundup
Too early to get read on playoffs
There is a good reason you do not see the official Harbin computer points published in this paper until after the fourth week of the football season.
Bulldogs open WBL play with shutout win
Tuesday's High School Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina got the game-winning goal early in the first half and added some insurance in the second half to open Western
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