Flood Watch issued April 3 at 3:52PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union 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, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
46° 46° Fri 58° Fri 58° likely 51° 51° Sat 64° Sat 64°
Monday, October 15th, 2012
Obituaries on October 15th, 2012
Paul P. Kimmel, 93, formerly of Mercer County, died Oct. 13, 2012, at National Church Residence, Dublin. [More]
Tracie Jo Oleyar, 38, formerly of St. Marys, died at her home in Naples, Fla. [More]
Carl Snethkamp, 96, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 1 [More]
Stories on October 15th, 2012
First Donut Dash a sweet success
CELINA - For some, nothing starts a fall morning like a fresh donut from the local bakery. For others, a brisk run might do the trick.
Roughly 400 did both - at the same time - on Saturday. [More]
State undecided about future treatment for algae in Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - A local official disagrees with a state consultant's assertion that this year's alum treatment on Grand Lake to stop toxic blue-green algae blooms didn't work.
Grand Lake area
CELINA -  The second casino tax revenue check due in the county's coffers later this month is $71,150 - double the $35,647 netted in late July. Each Ohio county nets quarterly casino tax payments.
CELINA - Four Mercer County political organizations joined forces Sunday afternoon to host Rally in the Park, a venue for conservative politicians, spiritual leaders and other speakers to address the public at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. An estimated 250-300 people attended.
Coldwater's Kelsey Koesters finished the Division II girls state golf tournament with All-Ohio honors after moving into the top 10 on the second day of competition on Ohio State University's Gray Course.
Western Buckeye League Cross Country Meet
OTTAWA - Defiance's Abel Flores dominated Saturday's Western Buckeye League boys cross country race and helped the Bulldogs edge Van Wert for the league championship.
Local pictures on October 15th, 2012