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°
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Hoorman leaving
Mercer County Extension ag educator promoted cover crops, manure management
By Nancy Allen
The area is losing a core member of a team working to reduce agricultural runoff to help stifle toxic blue-green algae blooms in Grand Lake.
Jim Hoorman, Mercer County OSU Extension educator, is leaving to take a full-time ag educator position with the Putnam County Extension office, effective Sept. 1. [More]
Obituaries on August 11th, 2012
Vera Fleagle
Vera A. Fleagle, 80, Celina, died at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 10, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Dalton Luth
Dalton Luth, 86, Celina, died at 6 a.m. Aug. 9, 2012, at his residence.
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Rhea Swander
Rhea B. Swander, 76, Ohio City, died at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 10, 2012, at CHP-Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Eleanor Wolfe
Eleanor L. Wolfe, 91, New Knoxville, died Aug. 9, 2012, in Cridersville.
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Subscriber stories on August 11th, 2012
Coroner subject of probe
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Local and state agencies are jointly investigating a complaint against Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag.
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Grandmother's cancer fight spurs 4-H project
CELINA - Claire Pottkotter's love for art and her grandmother paved the way for a Best in Class 4-H project at this year's Mercer County Fair.
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Police probing possible home invasions
Residents warned to be aware of strangers around their property
COLDWATER - The police department is warning the public to report suspicious activity following two incidents this week at homes in the village.
No one was injured in either incident, and no suspects were apprehended, according to the Coldwater Police Department.
Versailles tops the field in Minster
Local Golf Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The 2012 high school golf season got underway on Friday and Minster played host to eight girls teams at the inaugural Wildcat Invitational at Arrowhead Golf Club.
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