Flood Watch issued August 11 at 11:33PM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM 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, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, 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 evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
66° 66° chance Wed 83° Wed 83° chance 66° 66° chance Thu 82° Thu 82° likely
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Friday, August 22nd, 2014
Ag officials report corn, bean harvest outlook appears bright
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
By Nancy Allen
Area ag officials report very good to excellent soybean and corn stands this year despite earlier concerns that unseasonably cool temperatures would hurt crops.
In fact, cooler temperatures have helped corn in particular, they said.
"The cool ni [More]
Bulldogs rally to win over Rockets
By Lyle Kittle
CELINA - Celina volleyball opened its season with a come-from-behind win at the Intermediate School over the Anna Rockets 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 16-25, 15-9.
The Bulldogs staved off defeat in each of the games they won, getting short, late-game rallies behind the serving of Alli Darras and Paige Sutter to come back and take each contest. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2014
Evelyn Kuether
Evelyn M. Kuether, 76, Covington, passed away Aug. 20, 2014, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. [More]
Norbert Sutter
Norbert W. Sutter, 86, Celina, died at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Mary Schaadt
Mary R. Schaadt, 95, Berne, Ind., passed away Aug. 21, 2014, at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne. [More]
Jeanette Brunswick
Jeannette Brunswick, Coldwater, died Aug. 22, 2014, at her home. Funeral Mass i [More]
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Produce results mixed bag for gardeners
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
This year's unseasonably cool temperatures have been a mixed bag for gardeners.
Plants such as tomatoes and peppers experienced slower growth and ripening, while cool weather-loving plants such as lettuce and turnips are doing well.
Sheriff receives grants for traffic safety
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office this week was awarded two grants totaling more than $28,000 for overtime costs related to traffic safety.
County OKs one objection, rejects another
Mercer County Commissioners Thursday upheld one objection to an assessment on a tile replacement project but rejected another.
Commissioners at a hearing accepted an objection from Menchhofer Woods resident Tim O'Donnell but dismissed one from Coldwater resident Bill Werling.
Red dye leaks into St. Marys River; no action needed
ST. MARYS - A leak of dye turned the St. Marys River red for a short time on Thursday near U.S. 33.
An industrial business on McKinley Road reporte
Flyers fall to Tigers
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local volleyball team had flashes of greatness Thursday night against Jackson Center.
Though the Flyers' full potential showed late in the match, dropping the opening two sets coming out of the gate was too difficult to overcome.
Rangers defeat 'Riders in marathon
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville rallied after losing the first two sets to win the final three sets and beat St. Marys on Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.
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