Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 3:58PM EDT until July 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Fort Loramie, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, New Knoxville, Russia, Osgood, Willowdell, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Yorkshire, Lake Loramie State Park, Egypt, Maria Stein, Mccartyville and Houston.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the weekend theft of antique guns and knives valued at more than $16,000 from a swap meet exhibitor at the Progressive Sportsman Club near Fort Recovery.
Martin T. Griffiths of Avilla, I [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
After last week's win over Elida, Celina girls soccer coach Cal Freeman talked about taking Bath seriously when the teams met on the following Tuesday. After all, it was Bath that beat Elida that allowed Celina to capture a share of the Western Buckeye League title with a win over Elida. [More]
Obituaries on October 7th, 2009
Robert E. Snyder, 77, formerly of Celina, died Oct. 3, 2009, while vacationing [More]
Local pictures on October 7th, 2009
Subscriber stories on October 7th, 2009
Water quality is blamed
Total revenue at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park is down 12 percent this year compared to an average of the park's 2007 and 2008 revenues, said Brian Miller, assistant manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.
All Parkway High School students are addressing social issues and planning community projects this year as part of a collaboration between the school and Mercer County Educational Service Center (ESC).
Rides to start this month and average 25 miles
A Celina bike shop owner wants to organize a new bicycle group before the end of this month.
Tim Husted, proprietor of Timberloft Outdoor Gear, 207 S. Main St., said he is inviting anyone in the area to join his group for casual bike rides.
Dredging along some Grand Lake channels should be finished in the next couple of weeks, Brian Miller, assistant manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, said at a Lake Development Corporation meeting on Monday.
MINSTER - Treasurer Laura Klosterman told school board members the school district faces financial hardships in the coming years and may need to make some cuts.
MINSTER - Village officials plan to apply for a federal grant to clean up the former Minster Oil Company site.
Administrator Don Harrod told counc
COLDWATER - New, used and consigned furniture and gifts are for sale at a new store in downtown Coldwater.
Sunset Furniture and Gifts, owned by Michelle and Roger Fullenkamp of Coldwater, opened at 101 S. Market St., behind the Subway restaurant.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
The girls golf season ended for local teams as none of the area teams or individual golfers made it out of district competition on Tuesday.