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.
Today 66° Today 66° likely 54° 54° chance Tomorrow 67° Tomorrow 67° 55° 55° slight chance
Friday, October 29th, 2010
Grand Lake U.S. Coast Guard flotilla seeks members
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - A U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary member joined sheriffs from Mercer and Auglaize counties Thursday to drum up interest in getting an auxiliary flotilla on Grand Lake.
"The lake's coming back and we're here to help, but we need your help," said Larry Baker, leader of the Grand Lake auxiliary flotilla detachment. [More]
Village's Family Market owners earn first business of the year award
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - Dr. Jerry Sell was hailed the 37th Citizen of the Year, and Barry and Robby Peel of Barry's Family Market received the first Business of the Year award from the Rockford Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.
Dr. Sell, who graduated from Parkway High School in 1965, has lived a life of service, not only to his community but also to the world, according to Dennis Hecht, the 2009 Citizen of the Year recipient. [More]
Obituaries on October 29th, 2010
James S. Carmean, 89, St. Marys, died at 4:40 p.m. Oct. 28, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Timothy Fraley, 40, St. Marys, died Oct. 28, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center [More]
Ted S. McKelvey, 84, Celina, died Oct. 17, 2010, in St. Marys.
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Local pictures on October 29th, 2010
Subscriber stories on October 29th, 2010
Election 2010: Mercer County Commissioner
CELINA - An incumbent and a former Celina city council member are vying for the seat of Mercer County commissioner in the upcoming election.
Commissioner John Bruns of Maria Stein, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Ron Hammons of Celina for the 4-year term.
WAPAKONETA - The city now has a certified job-ready site and officials are looking forward to new employers.
Kristi Clouse, assistant director of t
CELINA - A Coldwater businessman is seeking a $25,000 revolving loan from the county to purchase automotive repair equipment.
Randy Griesdorn, owne
CELINA - Repair work to roads in the Reserve Subdivision were completed this week and similar work may happen to roads in the Eaglebrook Subdivision, according to city officials.
Computer Point Projections
With only one week remaining in the high school football season, it appears this could be a good year for playoff participation by area conferences.
BATH TOWNSHIP - Just when it looked like St. Marys and Bath would need penalty kicks to decide the winner of their Division II district semifinal soccer match, Molly Albert changed the situation.
Last Curtain Call
With revenge on their minds from a drubbing the season before against Wapakoneta, the St. Marys Roughriders hosted the Redskins this week in 1960 and