Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Auglaize County jail inmate Ron Mullins sweeps inside the recycling center in Wapakoneta as part of an inmate work program at the law enforcement center. Auglaize County officials have received national recognition recently for their jail programs that help save the county money and provide a more efficient and smooth transition of convicts back into society.

Related online story:
By SHELLEY GRIESHOP
and WILLIAM KINCAID
Mercer County inmates may soon earn their keep through a jail work program similar to one receiving national attention at the Auglaize County Law Enforcement Center in Wapakoneta. [More]
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