Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 10:45PM EDT until August 11 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1045 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Rockford, Moulton, Mendon, Buckland, Neptune, Tama, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Kossuth and Chattanooga.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 1:04PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, 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 Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 11:11PM EDT until August 11 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1111 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Bellefontaine, Kenton, West Liberty, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Quincy, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Valley Hi, Zanesfield and Big Springs.
69° 69° chance Tue 82° Tue 82° likely 66° 66° likely Wed 82° Wed 82° chance
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Celina officials expect at least $2M carryover
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The city is poised to start next year with a general fund carryover of at least $2 million, council members learned Monday night.
"We're just looking really good," city auditor Betty Strawn said during the personnel and finance committee session held prior to the regular council meeting. [More]
Minster superintendent plans to apply for school security grant
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Superintendent Brenda Boeke told board of education members Monday night that she plans to apply for school security grant money.
Boeke said Minster could receive up to $5,000 for each of the elementary and high school buildings for the purchase and installation of a security entrance system consisting of a security camera, intercom and remote access equipment. The grant also provides up to $2,000 for the purchase of a multi-agency radio communication system (MARCS) per building. [More]
Obituaries on October 29th, 2013
Jack Kuck
Jack D. Kuck, 83, New Knoxville, died at 10:40 a.m. on Oct. 27, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Emilene Henkle
Emilene B. Henkle, 89, Rockford, died at 11:55 a.m. Oct. 28, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, where she was a patient. [More]
Terry Keck
Terry G. Keck, 52, South Bend, Ind., died Oct. 25, 2013, following a traffic accident on U.S. 33 in Mercer County. [More]
Opal Pugh
Opal L. Pugh, 79, formerly of St. Marys, died at 9:30 a.m. on Oct.19, 2013, at her residence in Hudson, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Margaret Koons
Margaret Koons, 92, St. Marys, died at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 28, 2013, at Otterbein St [More]
Virginia (Ginny) Killingsworth
Virginia (Ginny) Killingsworth, 73, of Celina, passed away Oct. 28, 2013, at h [More]
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Subscriber stories on October 29th, 2013
Coldwater council learns park sidewalk will be finished soon
COLDWATER - A new sidewalk dissects Coldwater's Memorial Park, complete with lighting, benches for relaxation and a shelter area that is expected to be completed yet this year.
New Bremen voters to decide again on school construction proposal
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NEW BREMEN - School officials are hoping to pass a combined 7.91-mill bond issue and maintenance levy for the second time.
If approved, the millag
Pilot 'beacon' signal suggested for student safety
St. Henry residents voice opinions on Safe Routes plan
ST. HENRY - Residents on Monday night asked state officials to place a new type of flashing light near the school to help keep students safe.
The r
St. Henry council considers annexing seven acres of land
ST. HENRY - The village will grow by seven acres if an annexation proposal near the St. Henry Catholic Church Cemetery is approved.
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St. Marys leaders continue debate over whether to permit large sign
ST. MARYS - Arguments for and against the construction of a 34-foot-tall sign along U.S. 33 continued Monday as three council members remain firmly against it.
Celina leader fears downtown parking could spur violence
CELINA - Councilman June Scott fears rescinding the city's downtown two-hour parking limit could lead to fisticuffs between disagreeing residents.
Local runners focused on a strong finish to the season
State Cross Country Preview
As has been the case over the last decade, the Grand Lake area will be well-represented at Saturday's state cross country championship meet at National Trail Raceway in Hebron.
Celina, Minster and St. John's in need of help
Computer Points
With just one week remaining in the high school football regular season, most local teams know whether or not a postseason invitation is on the way, while two teams will be nervously watching the scoreboard on Friday night.
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