Flood Warning issued September 17 at 10:44AM EDT until September 17 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1044 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.
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.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Gypsies rally in Celina
Recreational vehicle owners gather at Mercer County Fairgrounds
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Sixty years ago, many Americans likened motorhome inhabitants to carnival folk, gypsies and conmen always ready to get out of dodge if the law encroached on their turf, historian Al Hesselbart says.
The RV lifestyle today is popular with many, from successful entrepreneurs and retired professionals to couples raising their children on the road. [More]
Panthers sweep T-Birds in three
Parkway wins battle of state-ranked teams
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - The Parkway Panthers used a solid attack and stingy net defense to come away with a three-game sweep over Lima Central Catholic - 25-17, 25-20 and 25-20 - in a Monday night battle of state-ranked volleyball teams at Panther Gymnasium.
The Panthers, ranked eighth in this week's Division IV coaches' state poll, improves to 14-3 on the season while the Thunderbirds, slotted 19th in the Division III state poll, drops to 10-4. [More]
Raising specialty crops growing in popularity
By Nancy Allen
LONDON - The time is ripe for entering the specialty crop market as demand increases for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
This type of farming also is increasingly being used as a way to bring grown children back into the family farming business, said Brad Burgefurd, an OSU Extension horticulturist. [More]
Obituaries on September 27th, 2011
Darlene Williamson
Darlene Mary Williamson, 56, Ohio City, died at 11:55 p.m. Sept. 23, 2011, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Martin Lefeld
Martin F. Lefeld, 82, St. Henry, died at 5:25 p.m. Sept. 25, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Helen Smith
Helen Hazel Swink Smith, 100, of Celina, died at 4 p.m. Sept. 26, 2011, at the [More]
Linda McMillan
Linda L. McMillan, 52, of Celina, died Sept. 24, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Edgar Gillis Jr.
Edgar Fernand Gillis Jr., 76, of Celina, died Sept. 26, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on September 27th, 2011
Subscriber stories on September 27th, 2011
Village to seek loans of $2 million for sewers
COLDWATER - Village manager/engineer Eric Thomas was given the green light at Monday's council meeting to apply for $2 million in loans for a sanitary sewer line replacement project next year.
City plans to appeal state citation
Auditor questions transfer of TIF funds to pay for park improvement
CELINA - A state auditor cited the city for illegally transferring funds from the Staeger Road TIF to pay for roadway work at Eastview Park, city council members learned Monday night.
Council discusses plan to lower phosphorus levels
ST. HENRY - An engineering design firm will be tapped to devise a plan to reduce phosphorus levels in the village's wastewater as required by the EPA
Road reconstruction project to be complete by week's end
MARIA STEIN - Work on a road reconstruction project in Osgood is nearing completion, according to reports presented to the Marion Community Development Organization at its September meeting.
SWCD makes staff changes
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board of supervisors approved staff changes during a special meeting Monday.
Michael Watercutter was removed from the position of nutrient management technician and hired as a conservation technician at $16 per hour.
Police department will accept trapped animals
ST. MARYS - The issue of trapping squirrels in the city was again discussed during a council meeting Monday night.
Council member Jim Harris asked
Slain grandmother's trial to be heard by judge
WAPAKONETA - A 37-year-old Van Wert man accused of murdering his grandmother a year ago has waived his right to a jury trial.
Judge Charles D. Stee
Celina loses final home match against Findlay
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls' tennis team finished the home portion of their schedule on Monday and lost 3-2 to Findlay at the Booster Club Tennis Complex.
Darke County hog farm gets national environmental award
A Darke County farming operation run by two brothers has received a national environmental award.
Jeff and Alan Wuebker of Wuebker Farms, Versailles, received the Pork Industry Environmental Steward award sponsored by the Pork Checkoff program and National Hog Farmer magazine.
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