Flood Watch issued July 06 at 2:45AM EDT until July 06 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington (details ...)
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central Ohio and West Central Ohio, including the following counties, in Central Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette OH, Franklin OH, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union OH. In West Central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of thunderstorms will result in rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
73° 73° chance Wed 88° Wed 88° likely 71° 71° likely Thu 88° Thu 88°
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2022
SUNBURNS You have skin in this game
Protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun
By William Kincaid
With boating, swimming and other summer outdoor activities now in full gear, residents are strongly encouraged to apply sunscreen correctly and wear sunglasses and hats to protect against the sun's cancer-causing, ultraviolet rays.

Skin cancer on the rise. [More]
Obituaries on July 5th, 2022
Jack Jackson
Jack Lee Jackson, age 91 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 3, 2022. [More]
Jeannette A. Quellhorst
Jeannette A. Quellhorst, age 88, formerly of New Bremen, died on Sunday, July 3 [More]
Evelyn McMillan
Evelyn Mae McMillan, 87, Portland, Indiana, died July 2, 2022, at Swiss Village, Berne, Indiana. [More]
Laverne Fisher
Laverne D. Fisher, 89, Wapakoneta, died July 3, 2022, at Joint Township Distric [More]
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'Taste' is a culinary celebration
CELINA - Coming off a banner attendance year in 2021, organizers are readying themselves for an even greater crowd at the Taste of Celina Block Party & Car Show, a smorgasbord of scrumptious food, drinks and live music.
Weekend Roundup
Mariners win two of three over weekend
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake took two out of three games over the weekend to move to 11-13 on the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate. League baseball season.
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Celina vs St. Henry ACME baseball

Coldwater vs Celina ACME baseball

Coldwater's Red, White and Blue Celebration

Coldwater vs Celina ACME baseball
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Saturday, July 2nd, 2022
Celebrate with a boom...safely
By Erin Gardner
CELINA-Under a new state fireworks law, Ohioans can legally set off certain consumer fireworks.
However, they must leave the big boomers, rockets and shells to the professionals.
Ohioans can discharge consumer 1.4G fireworks from 4-11 p.m. Sunday through Monday, according to the law. Allowable fireworks include bottle rockets, firecrackers and Roman candles. It is still illegal in Ohio to purchase display-grade fireworks without a license. [More]
Obituaries on July 2nd, 2022
Dorothy McOmber
Dorothy Rose Sinn McOmber, aged 91, died Monday, June 27 at Otterbein Senior Life, St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Joshua Highley
Joshua "Josh" D. Highley, age 40, of Coldwater, passed away on June 30, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car accident. [More]
Timothy Smith
Timothy V. Smith, 61, of St. Marys, died 3:28 P.M. Thursday, June 30, 2022, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. [More]
Ruth Cross
Ruth Ann Cross (Faller) age 87 of Plum passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2022. [More]
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St. Marys teen earns national award
ST. MARYS - While juggling a heavy load of academics, athletics and Boy Scouting, John "Jack" Snethkamp managed to put in enough hours of community service and meet other benchmarks to earn the Congressional Award Bronze Medal.
Celina reaches districts
Bulldogs beat St. Henry, run-ruled in sectional final
COLDWATER - At least two teams of the three teams playing Friday night were going to continue their postseason after the conclusion of the Mercer County sectional ACME Baseball tournament at Coldwater.
Area Roundup
Mariners lose fifth straight
Compiled By Tom Haines
Grand Lake fell behind early, briefly rallied, and then collapsed in the seventh as Southern Ohio scored 10 runs to send the Mariners to a 14-3 run-rule loss, their fifth straight.
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Friday, July 1st, 2022
Coldwater man dies in Indiana van-semi collision
By Leslie Gartrell
BRYANT, Ind. - A 40-year-old Coldwater man died early Thursday morning after his vehicle collided with a semitrailer in Jay County, Indiana.
Joshua Highley was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to a news release and crash report from the Jay County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were notified of the crash at 5:21 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 5:30 a.m., per the crash report. [More]
Rockin' in the free world
By William Kincaid
A slew of free, family-friendly events in Mercer County will help usher in the Fourth of July holiday with an explosive mix of fireworks and world class rock cover bands, along with plenty of food and drink options.
Red, White and Blue Celebration
Tonight, the second annual Red, White and Blue Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Coldwater Memorial Park Amphitheater, compliments of Community Sports and Therapy Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. [More]
Obituaries on July 1st, 2022
Vincent Gross
Vincent Joseph Gross, age 88, of Coldwater, died June 29, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Richard Seger
Richard LeRoy Seger, 84 of Minster, passed away at 11:20 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Ruth Cross
Ruth Ann Cross (Faller) age 87 of Plum passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2022. [More]
Joshua Highley
Joshua "Josh" D. Highley, 40, Coldwater, died in Jay County, Indiana, on June 3 [More]
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ODNR lifts beach advisory
ST. MARYS - Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has lifted the recreational public health advisory at Sunset Beach.
Cavs in; Redskins survive
Coldwater sends Celina to elimination bracket
COLDWATER -  Coldwater held off Celina for a 7-3 victory in the winners' bracket to secure a spot at the District 4 tournament in Minster next week,
Wildcats win wild game over Cardinals in extras
MINSTER - After the way it started on Thursday, Minster was lucky to be hanging around for extra innings.
The Wildcats spotted New Bremen a 4-1 le
Mariners struggle as Jazz get run-rule win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Richmond scored early and often on Grand Lake and handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss in a 14-3 run-rule victory in seven innings in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play at McBride Stadium in Indiana.
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022
Let's all go to the lobby
Renovation of St. Marys Theater making progress
By Leslie Gartrell
ST. MARYS - Substantial progress has been made in revitalizing the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House, according to officials with an associated non-profit.
Organizers from the Friends of the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House led a tour of the building on West Spring Street with U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, State Rep. Craig Riedel, R-Defiance, and other community members. State Rep. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, also joined later in the day. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2022
Vincent Schoenherr
Vincent Albert Schoenherr, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Evelyn Clutter
Evelyn D. Clutter, age 91, of Celina, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
David Roebuck
David P. Roebuck, age 61, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence. [More]
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Jordan: 1/6 hearings are a 'sham'
ST. MARYS - U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, on Wednesday said he believes the nation recognizes the public hearings on the U.S. Capitol insurrection amount to one-sided political nonsense.
Group suggests caregiver resources
CELINA - For individuals who take care of children who are not their own, it can be difficult to navigate the world of kinship and adoption and find necessary resources.
Triplex deemed total loss in fire
MENDON - A two-story wood triplex was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon.
Mendon Fire Chief Darrell Etgen said the fire
Road to close for repairs
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart plans to temporarily close Shelley Road between Frysinger Road and U.S. 127 in Dublin Township for a culvert repair.
Staying Alive
Redskins, Indians win in losers' bracket to set up matchup tonight
COLDWATER - St. Henry took advantage of Marion Local mistakes and built a big lead early on, while Fort Recovery needed a late burst to beat Parkway on Thursday in the losers' bracket of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional tournament at Veterans Field.
Area Roundup
Cardinals advance to sectional final
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nolan Kuenning's fielder's choice in the bottom of the first scored Rogan Muether for the only run of the game as New Bremen held off Anna 1-0 in the Auglaize-Shelby ACME Baseball sectional loser's bracket final on Wednesday night in Anna.
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