Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 12:53AM EDT until July 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1253 AM 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 up to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Tama and Neptune.
68° 68° chance Sat 85° Sat 85° slight chance slight chance 65° 65° Sun 85° Sun 85°
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Monday, August 18th, 2014
Exhibit marks 40th Oktoberfest
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - A new exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Oktoberfest opens Sunday at the Minster Historical Society Museum.
The festival, which began Oct. 4-5, 1975, continues as a way for residents to celebrate their proud German heritage, according to museum curator Mary Oldiges. Thousands of people each year participate in the festivities, she added. [More]
Tackett holds on for title
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - After finishing fourth at last year's Lefeld Implement Classic, E.J. Tackett was ready to return.
Tackett dominated Sunday's round-robin rounds to head to the stepladder finals as the top seed and then captured his first Lefeld Classic title with a 221-193 win over Rhino Page in the final game at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on August 18th, 2014
James Andres
James W. Andres, 85, Celina, passed away Aug. 16, 2014, at his residence.
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Larry Lunz
Larry L. Lunz, 69, rural Wapakoneta, died at 12:09 a.m. Aug. 16, 2014, at his residence with his family at his side. [More]
Helen Shinabery
Helen Pauline Shinabery, 93, Rockford, died at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 2014, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Bernice Dexter
Bernice Dexter, 95, Celina, died Aug. 16, 2014, at The Gardens at Celina.
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Gary Dingledine
Gary Dingledine, 55, St. Marys, died Aug. 17, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health Sys [More]
Erina Poplaski
Erina Poplaski, 96, Celina, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 15, 2014, at Vancrest Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on August 18th, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 18th, 2014
4-H advisers will be parade grand marshals
MINSTER - Two longtime Minster Livestock 4-H Club advisers will serve as grand marshals for the 40th annual Oktoberfest Parade.
Don and Lois Baumer will ride near the front of the parade, which begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 5.
Steer, hay bales lost in barn fire
ST. HENRY - A steer perished and hundreds of hay bales were lost in a barn fire early this morning.
The new steel barn at 3222 Burkettsville-St. He
Survey: Minster parents happy with curriculum
Superintendent says Common Core will bring changes
MINSTER - A recently completed survey shows parents are overwhelmingly pleased with Minster Local Schools' curriculum, although changes with Common Core standards are on the horizon.
Cavaliers repeat as champions
2014 Cavalier Spikeoff Tournament
COLDWATER - The Coldwater volleyball team was 1-1 against backyard rival St. Henry in the Cavalier Spikeoff before play resumed Saturday.
The Cav
NetDogs share Schroeder title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team tied Milton-Union for first place at the Schroeder Invitational on Saturday in Tipp City.
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