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.
CELINA - Organizers of the third annual Grand Lake Marathon plan to enhance the finish line areas, as well as liven up a lonely stretch of the course and add new events, including a possible senior's marathon.
FORT RECOVERY - The local historical society has received a $17,500 grant to help discover the original location and features of the village's historic fort.
CELINA - Mercer County Economic Development Director Jared Ebbing said his office aggressively pursues state and federal grants to try to keep as many tax dollars as possible in the area.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan of $100,000 to help a St. Henry couple purchase and maintain the St. Henry Dairy Dream.
WAPAKONETA - Behind a strong rebounding effort, St. Henry rebounded from an earlier-season loss to Minster with a 58-48 win in Tuesday's Division IV district semifinal at Wapakoneta High School.
New home construction continues to increase in the area as the housing market improves, local experts say.
Carla Hirschfeld, executive officer of Mercer County Builders Association, said the area is seeing an increase in building activity, especially in southern Mercer County.
