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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Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
Sheriffs: Proposed jail changes may increase costs
By Kathy Thompson
Area sheriffs say proposed new state standards could increase liability and costs at local jails.
The standards created by the Ohio Jail Advisory Board could be approved this month by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review for the approximately 340 county and city jails across the state, according to advisory board member Lt. Ryan Kidwell of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. [More]
County buys lake lots for preservation
By Shelley Grieshop
MONTEZUMA - The county is buying more than 42 acres of land near Windy Point to protect existing habitat, promote wetlands and prevent development near Grand Lake.
The cost to Mercer County for the Windy Point Nature Park acquisition - $362,650 - will be reimbursed through Clean Ohio Funds. [More]
New Bremen expects to save $90K by withdrawing from program
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Village council members Tuesday night decided not to renew participation in the American Municipal Power's Energy Smart program and pocket the nearly $90,000 participation fee.
The three-year contract with AMP expired Jan. 1. Council members have discussed the issue and tabled it several times since last fall. [More]
Obituaries on March 12th, 2014
Richard Moon III
Richard A. "Rick" Moon, III, 36, St. Marys, died March 9, 2014, near his home on Washington Pike. [More]
Thomas Gabel
Thomas L. Gabel, 82, formerly of New Knoxville, died March 15, 2014, at Gulfside Regional Hospice in Zephyrhills, Fla. [More]
Donald McDermitt
Donald L. "Mick" McDermitt, 81, St. Marys, died at 2:30 a.m. March 6, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital after a long battle with leukemia. [More]
Ralph Staugler
Ralph P. Staugler, 90, Fort Recovery, died March 12, 2014, at Mercer County Com [More]
Dorothy Cook
Dorothy Cook, 84, Celina, passed away March 11, 2014, at The Miller House, Celi [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 12th, 2014
Parkway adjusts classes to meet Core standards
ROCKFORD - Double math periods and fewer study halls are helping students adjust to Common Core standards, according to Parkway Middle School Principal Brian Woods.
Auglaize board to address health problems
Obesity, risky behaviors among major issues cited
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials plan to address the topics of obesity, risky behaviors, mental health and preventive health measures following the completion of a countywide health assessment.
Officials approve creation of Lake Facilities Authority
CELINA - Resolutions to officially create a local Lake Facilities Authority for the promotion and improvement of Grand Lake were penned Tuesday in Auglaize and Mercer counties.
Suspect in old murder seeks to suppress evidence in case
ST. MARYS - A 52-year-old Florida man accused of stabbing to death a local farmer more than three decades ago is seeking to suppress evidence in the case and wants his trial moved out of the area.
Coldwater school officials to present safety plan at next board meeting
COLDWATER - School officials will present safety plans for the district's campus at the next school board meeting in two weeks.
The issue was not o
Domestic call leads to recovery of gun, marijuana
Celina Police recovered a gun and a large amount of marijuana after responding to a domestic violence call Tuesday morning.
Colin Uhlenhake, 29, of
Investigation of local fatal crash continues
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a Tuesday morning traffic accident that claimed the life of a 40-year-old Celina woman.
Coroner cites asphyxia as cause in bridge death
ST. MARYS - A man found dead while hanging upside down from an area bridge Sunday likely perished from asphyxia, a local coroner said.
Auglaize Cou
Women launch physical therapy clinic
Business located in old bank facility in Coldwater
COLDWATER - Two area women say their shared passion for helping people recover from injuries and surgery has led them to open a business.
Kimberly
Flyers put Raiders away in fourth quarter
Division IV Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals
KETTERING - The atmosphere became somewhat tense as Russia jumped out to an 8-0 lead on Marion Local on Tuesday night.  
Flyers head coach Kurt Goettemoeller, though, let his players work their way out of trouble.
Horstman earns First Team honors
Associated Press Girls Basketball Division IV All-Ohio
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville senior Haley Horstman earned a statewide honor on Tuesday evening as she was named First Team All-Ohio in Division IV by the Associated Press, which released its Division III and IV girls basketball selections.
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