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Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 9:30PM EDT until July 28 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Darke and Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 929 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Fort Recovery, Sharps Crossing, Greenville, Coldwater, Union City, St. Henry, Ansonia, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Rose Hill, Brock, Cosmos, andPikeville.

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Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Voters to decide fate of 0.5% income tax levy

By Georgia Rindler

COLDWATER-Village residents will be asked to vote on an additional 0.5% income tax levy at the Nov. 5 general election. This would increase the overall income tax rate from 1% to 1.5%.

If approved, the levy will generate about $1.15 million annually. Village finance director Jason Eyink said the extra revenue would be used mostly for street repairs. With recent inflation costs it is harder to complete the larger projects. [More]

A battle to the end

Fort Recovery scores late to defeat Parkway 36-24

By Dave Stilwell

FORT RECOVERY - After watching a 14-point halftime lead slip away early in the third quarter, Fort Recovery responded with a 67-yard, nine-play drive to regain the momentum and the lead.

The Indians added another score and went on to post a 36-24 homecoming win over Parkway Friday night a Barrenbrugge Park. [More]

Obituaries on October 12th, 2024

Barbara Gels

Barbara A. (Dirksen) Gels, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on September 29, 2024 [More]

Robert Kunk

Robert E. "Booner" Kunk, age 76, of St. Henry, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 [More]

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Subscriber stories on October 12th, 2024

Expert explains concussions

CELINA - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career last month, leaving a game on Sept. 12 against Buffalo after running into defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf.

Defense paces Cavs to win

COLDWATER - The defenses for New Bremen and Coldwater put together a solid effort on Friday night.

But Coldwater was able to find enough spots to get some big plays and come away with a 24-7 win in Midwest Athletic Conference football action at Cavalier Stadium on Friday night.

Minster seventh after first round

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The first day of the Division III boys state golf tournament featured a competitive battle that has nine teams within 10 shots of first place heading into today's final round.

Roughriders run past the Wildcats

ST. MARYS - Forget about three yards and cloud of dust.

St. Marys was running the nine yards and a cloud of dust offense Friday.

The Roughriders

Titans find way to slow Bulldogs

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Bruce Monnin

Ottawa-Glandorf jumped out to a 21-0 lead early and held Celina to a consolation score in the third quarter as the Titans picked up a 21-7 win over the Bulldogs at Titan Stadium in Ottawa.

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