Flood Watch issued August 12 at 8:52PM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening through the overnight hours. These storms could lead to additional flooding.
66° 66° slight chance Thu 81° Thu 81° patchy slight chance 66° 66° chance Fri 81° Fri 81° likely
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
Mercer County man seriously injured in Afghanistan fighting
Sudhoff recovering in Washington hospital
By Margie Wuebker
A St. Anthony-area soldier is recuperating from injuries sustained Jan. 8 when a suicide bomber drove a car laden with explosives into a crowded bazaar area in Afghanistan.
Specialist Kyle Sudhoff, 22, a member of the U.S. Army's First Division, was on foot patrol when the incident occurred near Kandahar. Two American soldiers were killed in the blast while Sudhoff and two others from the unit received serious injuries. [More]
Local farmers to look into manure power
By Nancy Allen
Mercer and Darke counties have the highest concentration of large livestock operations in the state and subsequently, an abundance of manure.
Utilizing methane digesters - devices that turn animal waste into electricity - could help farmers manage their manure, use it to power their farms and sell the excess electricity. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2009
Marlin Bollenbacher
Marlin "Jiggs" Bollenbacher, 87, 8690 Burrville Road, Celina, died at 2:35 a.m. Jan. 19, 2009, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Michelle Hemmelgarn
Michelle Hemmelgarn, 41, of Hemlock St., Celina, died Jan. 19, 2009, at Joint T [More]
Mary Ann Vehorn
Former Clayton resident Mary Ann Vehorn, 89, of Troy, died at 1:36 a.m. Jan. 18, 2009, at Koester Pavilion, Troy. [More]
Local pictures on January 20th, 2009
Subscriber stories on January 20th, 2009
Deadline looms to put levy on ballot
ST. HENRY - The board of education has only a few weeks to calculate the school's future financial need if it plans to put a levy on the May primary ballot.
Officials sprucing up facility lounge
MONTEZUMA - Officials at Lakefield Airport have begun updating the facility's lounge in order to attract additional pilots and jets.
Lakefield Airport Authority board members on Monday night approved paying Francis Furniture, Celina, $875 for three recently purchased recliners.
Woman jailed for assault
A Rockford woman remains in the Mercer County Jail on a $50,000 bond after she allegedly threatened a police officer with a straight razor.
Lisa M. Conley, 21, 406 W. Bridge St., has been charged with assault of a police officer, a fourth-degree felony, in the wake of a Saturday incident.
St. Marys man injured in accident
A 62-year-old St. Marys man was injured when he reportedly lost control of his pickup truck and struck another vehicle at the intersection of state Routes 364 and 703 at 5:55 p.m. Jan. 15.
Celina rallies late, beats Van Wert in OT
VAN WERT - Celina coach Chris Bihn said his team is a gutsy team.
Monday night, the Bulldogs produced a gutsy performance when they could have called it a night at halftime.
St. John's marches past St. Henry to 4-0 mark in MAC
ST. HENRY - The St. John's Blue Jays did the little things, like playing defense, rebounding, and hitting free throws, to overcome a poor shooting ni
Coldwater picks up road win in Delphos
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater improved to 7-3 on the season, beating Delphos Jefferson 49-33 on Saturday night at Jefferson Middle School. The Jeff-Cats drop to 6-4.
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