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
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Saturday, February 20th, 2016
Availability of Narcan praised
Local officials report overdose drug has saved lives
By Claire Giesige
CVS and Kroger pharmacies recently announced their Ohio stores will sell naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, without requiring prescriptions. Local officials view the increased availability of the antidote as largely positive.
In a recent editorial, Attorney General Mike DeWine noted his office supported the chains' decision to sell naloxone, also known as Narcan. [More]
Redskins edge Cavs in Backyard Battle
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - The old coaching adage of free throws being important rang true Friday night in the annual Backyard Battle between Coldwater and St. Henry.
The Redskins made 80 percent of their free throws, which helped tremendously down the stretch as they held off a late charge by the Cavaliers and picked up a 70-67 win in the regular season finale for both teams. [More]
Obituaries on February 20th, 2016
Amy Baker
Amy L. Baker, 74, of 306 Kuck Street, New Knoxville, Ohio, and formerly of Elgi [More]
Stormy J. Garman
Stormy J. Garman, 58, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on February 18, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Sister Luella Huelskamp
Sister Luella Huelskamp died at the Maria Joseph Center in Dayton on Feb. 19, 2016. Luella had been a Sister of the Precious Blood for 71 years. [More]
Dorothy Meeker
Dorothy "Dot" Meeker, 73, died 2:36 a.m. Feb. 19, 2016, at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on February 20th, 2016
Subscriber stories on February 20th, 2016
Local schools track quality of education
In response to state district report cards, Mercer County school officials are releasing a quality profile to increase district transparency.
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Tri Star students craft new report
CELINA - More than 20,000 copies of a local graphic communications class project will be mailed to area homes in the coming week. Instead of being intimidated by the attention, students welcome the spotlight it will shine on their work.
Study could identify future Fort well sites
FORT RECOVERY - Village administrator Randy Diller said a county-commissioned water supply study could determine future wells for the village.
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Fort Recovery gears up for recreation trail project
FORT RECOVERY - Design and engineering should begin soon for a planned recreational trail around Community Park.
Village solicitor/grant coordinator Erin Minor updated village council members this week about the project's status as well as other grants she intends to pursue.
Rangers take down Wildcats 61-45
NEW KNOXVILLE - In a battle for postseason momentum, New Knoxville proved to be the aggressor Friday night at the Barn.
The Rangers sliced through the Minster defense with an attacking style that resulted in a 61-45 victory over the Wildcats in the regular season finale for both teams.
Indians defend, defeat Flyers
MARIA STEIN - The Fort Recovery-Marion Local game wasn't the prettiest to watch.
But what the Indians did defensively was a thing of beauty - and coach Chris Guggenbiller was pretty proud of what his group accomplished in a 58-32 Midwest Athletic Conference victory on Senior Night at the Hangar.
Bulldogs roll past Kenton
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina wrapped up the regular season in strong fashion, posting a 67-39 road win over Kenton on Friday night to finish 5-4 in the WBL and 11-11 overall.
Celina relay team advances
Division II District Swimming
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys 200-yard freestyle relay team earned a spot in next week's Division II state swimming and diving meet after its performance at the district meet at Bowling Green State University on Friday.
Coldwater boys heading to state again
Division II Boys District and Division I Girls Sectional Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater boys bowling team will join the girls team in a chance to repeat as Division II state champions after winning the district title on Friday at Rossford's Interstate Lanes.
Titans win share of WBL
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ottawa-Glandorf jumped out to a big lead early and pulled away in the final quarter to beat St. Marys 87-39 on Friday night at Murotech Court.
St. John's tops Parkway
Compiled by Colin Foster
Delphos St. John's jumped out to a 19-4 halftime advantage against Parkway and cruised to its second Midwest Athletic Conference victory of the year by a score of 42-19 on Friday night at Arnzen Gymnasium.
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