Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 8:10AM EDT until August 12 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Darke County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Miami County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Preble County in west central Ohio... Western Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 810 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Celina, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Henry, Arcanum, Newport, Bradford, Union City, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery and Pleasant Hill.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 11:33PM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM 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 Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 68° 68° slight chance chance Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance chance 68° 68° chance
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Defense claims accident
Wangler trial
By Margie Wuebker
LIMA - Defense attorneys in the aggravated murder trial of Dr. Mark Wangler on Thursday began to paint their version of what happened the night his wife, Kathy Wangler, died at their Lima home.
They say her death was caused by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, while prosecution claims the 55-year-old Lima anesthesiologist killed his wife Sept. 4, 2006, by pumping emissions from an internal combustion engine into their home's ventilation system. [More]
Mercer County finance guru bids farewell
By Shelley Grieshop
Looking around his office in the Mercer County Courthouse, auditor Mark Giesige is amazed by the changes that have occurred the last 18 years.
"The digital age has had a huge impact," said the 52-year-old Democrat. "When I joined the office as dep [More]
Minster bounced from tournament
Division IV Regional at Springfield
By Gary R. Rasberry
SPRINGFIELD - Minster's struggles on offense prevented a return trip to the state tournament for the Wildcats as Fort Loramie won 49-35 in the Division IV regional semifinals on Thursday night at a jam-packed Springfield High School.
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Obituaries on March 11th, 2011
Phyllis J. Freewalt
Phyllis J. Freewalt, 65, Celina, died at 6:02 a.m. March 10, 2011, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
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Phosphorous flowing into Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - Recent flooding and heavy rains have brought more than additional water into Grand Lake, it's also brought phosphorous - the lake algae's favorite food.
One shot = day at the fair
Auglaize County
Auglaize County health officials hope a free day at this year's county fair will persuade local sixth-graders to get a state-required booster shot this spring.
Health board orders local family to abandon old sewer system
CELINA - A rural Celina couple was given until June to abandon and disassemble a household sewage system they no longer need.
William and Iva Sue S
EPA to reassess St. Marys landfill violations
ST. MARYS - Ohio EPA will reassess the violations cited at the St. Marys landfill after discussing the issue Wednesday with Auglaize County Commissioners and the engineering firm that maintains and tests the wells.
Photographers go wild for fundraising stamp
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife's Legacy Stamp fundraising program is a unique opportunity for photographers of all skill levels to showcase their talents.
Celina's Bihn named Division II District Coach of the Year
All-Northwest District
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Celina boys basketball team is on the verge of reaching the regional tournament for the second straight season.
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ONU has OT rematch on tap for Saturday
Sporting a 19-3 record, the Celina boys basketball team is fully aware they have an 'X' on their backs this postseason.
That X may be visible all t
Compassionate Heart Red Ribbon Award presented to Coldwater native
CHICAGO - Coldwater native Rev. Gregory D. Gross recently received the Compassionate Heart Red Ribbon Award from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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