Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:43AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM 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, 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...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. Locally heavy rain is possible and with the ground saturated from earlier rainfall, this additional rain could lead to flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
Parachute power
Local enthusiasts of growing sport crave the feeling of flight
By Betty Lawrence
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a ... powered parachute.
Power parachuting is flying through the air while sitting on a motorized tricycle- or go-kart-looking aircraft that is held up by a very strong parachute. It is touted as one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the U.S., and Mercer County is part of the growing trend. [More]
Obituaries on August 28th, 2009
Harold Gray
Harold "Junior" Gray, 87, of Greenville, Miss., and formerly of Celina, died Aug. 26, 2009, at Delta Regional Medical Center, Greenville. [More]
Leona Nuesmeyer
Leona L. Nuesmeyer, 87, formerly of 14233 Moulton Fort Amanda Road, Wapakoneta, [More]
Gordy Price
Gordy William Price, 60, 117 Magnolia St., Celina, formerly of Sidney, died at his residence Aug. 23, 2009. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Norman Ruley
Norman W. Ruley, 80, 294 E. Third St., Minster, died at 7 a.m. Aug. 27, 2009, in the emergency room of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on August 28th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 28th, 2009
Authorities find pot in local fields
Plants' street value between $350,000 and $525,000
Authorities took to the skies in recent days and located something other than corn growing in Mercer County fields.
Members of the Grand Lake Task
Celina awaiting word on stimulus money
Funds would help to refurbish city hall on Main Street
Celina city administration is waiting to learn if the city will receive $2 million in federal stimulus funds to refurbish city hall.
If approved, the project also would include demolition and construction of a new multi-bay fire department facility.
150th anniversary of first oil strike celebrated
ST. MARYS - August marks the 150th anniversary of striking oil in Pennsylvania, a discovery that led to the startup of America's petroleum industry.
NetDogs stay perfect in WBL play
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina improved to 7-0 on the season and 2-0 in WBL girls tennis action with a 4-1 win over Elida on Thursday in Allen County.
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