Flood Watch issued August 12 at 8:52PM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening through the overnight hours. These storms could lead to additional flooding.
66° 66° slight chance Thu 81° Thu 81° patchy slight chance 66° 66° chance Fri 81° Fri 81° likely
a_d
Find Date:
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
Officials shift focus after Ebola wanes
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Ebola outbreak that dominated headlines and set off international panic in late 2014 appears to be waning, leading local health officials to shift their focus toward other infectious diseases.
The experience, though, helped prepare them for an outbreak and they're ready should a deadly virus rage locally, county epidemiologist Deb Scheer said. [More]
Celina holds off LCC
Four Bulldogs reach double figures in 60-51 victory
By Colin Foster
CELINA - The Celina girls basketball team had been on the wrong side of several close games over the last few weeks.
The Bulldogs finished on the right side Tuesday night.
Jenna Berry led a quartet of players in double figures with 16 points and the Bulldogs made enough plays down the stretch to fend off a late Lima Central Catholic charge for a 60-51 victory in non-conference play at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2016
Elaine Barhorst
Elaine B. Barhorst, 58, Saint Marys, Ohio, died unexpectedly at 12:58 P.M. Monday, January 18, 2016, at Saint Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Beverly Cordell
Mrs. Beverly Ann Cordell, 66, of Wedowee, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at her residence with her family by her side. [More]
Sarah Lee
Sarah Alina Lee, age 21, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 16, 2016. [More]
Jean Jones
Jean Elizabeth Jones, 74, New Knoxville, died suddenly at 7:33 a.m. Jan. 16, 2016, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Ruth Hamberg
Ruth M. Hamberg, age 86, of Cassella, died on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Briarwood Village. [More]
Local pictures on January 20th, 2016
Subscriber stories on January 20th, 2016
Peter Pan acquitted at mock trial
I.C. School students learn about the legal system during event
CELINA - A hush fell over the courtroom as Peter Pan took the stand. Accused of kidnapping Wendy, the boy who never grew up argued his innocence during an hourlong trial.
Daytime squad member staying
Minster
MINSTER - The Minster Area Life Squad will continue to have a full-time employee on duty during daytime hours.
Officials from the village and two n
Local elections officials earn state honors
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections Directors Deb Sneddon and Laura Bruns last week took home the Ohio Election Official of the Year awards.
Dicke named to Republican committee on contests
Jim Dicke II, Crown Equipment Corp. CEO, has been elected to the Republican National Committee's Committee on Contests.
The RNC on Friday unanimous
Rockford mayor makes committee assignments
Members asked to set goals for year
ROCKFORD - Council members continue to discuss ideas to improve their committees as several long-term village projects move forward.
Mayor Amy Jose
St. Marys panel recommends zoning approval
ST. MARYS - The city planning commission on Tuesday night recommended zoning recently annexed land as industrial.
The recommendation to zone 1.628 acres of land on the south side of McKinley Road west of the RJ Corman Railroad as industrial will be sent to city council for final approval.
Panthers battle for big victory
ROCKFORD - Parkway girls basketball coach Chris Weirrick almost did a double take when he saw the lead his Panthers had during their game against Bradford.
Indians take down state-ranked Starfires
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery used defense to extended its winning streak to five games with a 41-29 victory over S
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d