Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM 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...From this evening 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.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
42° 42° Wed 75° Wed 75° chance 58° 58° chance Thu 68° Thu 68°
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Obituaries on March 2nd, 2016
Janet Bonifas
Janet H. Bonifas, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away early Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her winter home in Lakeport, Florida. [More]
Betty Hamilton
Betty M. Hamilton, age 87, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Neil Jamieson
Neil C. Jamieson, 76, St. Marys, OH died 5:30 p.m. Saturday February 27, 2016 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Stories on March 2nd, 2016
Grant to help find old fort
FORT RECOVERY - The local historical society has received a $17,500 grant to help discover the original location and features of the village's historic fort.
Marathon improvements announced
Organizers planning enhanced finish line, livelier course
CELINA - Organizers of the third annual Grand Lake Marathon plan to enhance the finish line areas, as well as liven up a lonely stretch of the course and add new events, including a possible senior's marathon. [More]
Official defends county revolving loan program
CELINA - Mercer County Economic Development Director Jared Ebbing said his office aggressively pursues state and federal grants to try to keep as many tax dollars as possible in the area.
Commissioners OK loan for local ice cream shop
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan of $100,000 to help a St. Henry couple purchase and maintain the St. Henry Dairy Dream.
Rockford OKs tentative subdivision layout
ROCKFORD - After a lot of thought, village council members have approved a semifinal layout for the new subdivision west of town.
Village administr
New boutique offers affordable fashion
MINSTER - A new boutique aims to provide area women with affordable fashion.
Julie Fausey said one thing sets her business, JBoutique, apart from other stores.
Redskins hold off Wildcats to advance; Indians drop close contest with Perry in district semi
Division IV Boys District Semifinals
WAPAKONETA - Behind a strong rebounding effort, St. Henry rebounded from an earlier-season loss to Minster with a 58-48 win in Tuesday's Division IV district semifinal at Wapakoneta High School.
Hamrick, Seibert ready to compete at state
2016 State Wrestling Preview
For Peyton Hamrick, Thursday will be a day full of emotions.
For Spencer Seibert, it will be one more chance to compete on the big stage.
Hamrick
WBL honors top bowlers
All-WBL Bowling
The Western Buckeye League selected its first-ever All-League bowling teams this season after raising the sport to a league-sanctioned event.
Shawn
Housing market continues to improve
Local builders express optimism
New home construction continues to increase in the area as the housing market improves, local experts say.
Carla Hirschfeld, executive officer of Mercer County Builders Association, said the area is seeing an increase in building activity, especially in southern Mercer County.
Local pictures on March 2nd, 2016
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