Flood Watch issued April 1 at 2:59PM 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 Wednesday 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 1 at 2:45PM 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 Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.
* 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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Friday, October 27th, 2017
Ag officials report 'decent' harvest
By Nancy Allen
Local corn and soybean crops fared better than expected considering weather issues experienced earlier in the growing season, ag officials say.
Fall harvest, which is about three weeks behind, remains underway in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
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Cavs of 1994 first to go to state
Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
As the Coldwater volleyball team continues to steamroll through their Division III postseason slate, memories of their run in the autumn of 1994 quickly come to mind for plenty of their diehard fans.
Although an appearance in the state tournament this season for the top-ranked Cavaliers is highly likely, it wasn't quite as likely this time of year 23 years ago. [More]
Obituaries on October 27th, 2017
Roger Bey
Roger V. Bey, 73, Anna, died on Oct. 26, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Li [More]
Kevin Dilworth
Kevin N. Dilworth, 62, Houston, Texas, formerly of Fort Recovery, died on October 26, 2017, at Fort Recovery, Ohio. [More]
Juanita Wenning
Juanita M. Wenning (Linn), age 88, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Van Wert Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
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Subscriber stories on October 27th, 2017
County targets substance abuse
Plan identifies health issues
CELINA - Mercer County has problems with underage drinking and adult binge drinking, drug abuse, obesity and suicide, among other issues, according to a county health plan.
St. Marys police probe stabbing
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Police Department is collecting information on a reported stabbing that occurred at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of South Pear Street.
State park to get swimming pool
Completion expected in May
ST. MARYS - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park's campground is getting a new swimming pool.
Park manager David Faler said the pool is "a very, very, v
Sheriff offers tips to keep kids safe for trick-or-treat
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey offered several tips for children to safely trick-or-treat.
Kids under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent or an adult, Grey advised. Those 12 and older without an adult should travel in groups, follow a prearranged route and watch for cars.
Cards repeat as district champs
Division IV District Volleyball
VAN WERT - The New Bremen Cardinals feel like this is their year.
And they didn't let St. Henry end it prematurely on Thursday.
Paige Jones fin
Celina wins over Shawnee
Division II District Volleyball
BLUFFTON - The Celina volleyball team has used the Division II volleyball tournament as a form of a vengeance tour.
After having beaten St. Marys o
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