Flood Watch issued April 1 at 2:59PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, 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...From Wednesday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 2:45PM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
42° 42° Wed 75° Wed 75° chance 58° 58° chance Thu 68° Thu 68°
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2015
New program offers summer lunch for hungry kids
By Nancy Allen
CELINA - A free lunch program aims to help hungry children eat well throughout the summer.
Federal, state and local partners on Tuesday celebrated the launch of Mercer County's first U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program at the Celina Gardens Apartments. [More]
Debit cards to replace coupons for Auglaize residents who receive public assistance
By Amy Kronenberger
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents receiving public assistance are getting reloadable debit cards to replace the former paper coupons.  
The Women, Infants and Children nutrition program on Monday rolled out the new cards locally, county WIC director Jenny Boroff told health board members at Tuesday's meeting. The Mercer County WIC office transitioned to the cards on July 6. [More]
Obituaries on July 15th, 2015
Donna Bricker
Donna Jean Bricker, 84, of Celina, OH passed away at 6:25 AM on July 13, 2015 in the Celina Manor. [More]
James Wimmers
James Edward Wimmers, Sr., age 74, of Lakeview, formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. [More]
Jon Pilipovich
John D. Pilipovich, 36, passed away at his home in Celina, on July 12, 2015 at 4:42 AM. [More]
Sherri Baker
Sherri Baker, 49, Conroe, Texas, died on June 27, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Theodore Jutte
Theodore K. Jutte, age 77, of Coldwater, died July 13, 2015 at Celina Manor. [More]
H. Lemoine Overholser
H. Lemoine Overholser, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Jay County Hospital in Portland. [More]
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Parkway board denies raise for superintendent
All other administrators granted pay increases
ROCKFORD - All Parkway Local Schools administrators except superintendent Gregg Puthoff will receive raises this year.
After more than an hour in e
Scope of drone ban debated at city meeting
CELINA - After considerable debate, legislation designed to limit drone use in town lifted off Monday night as city council members passed first reading.
Shelby County man pleads guilty in fatal hit-skip crash
SIDNEY - A Fort Loramie man pleaded guilty July 9 to attempted failure to stop after an accident, a fourth-degree felony, in connection with the death of a Minster teen.
Booster club, city officials discuss youth football equipment
CELINA - A request during Monday night's Celina City Council meeting that the city help buy new youth football helmets evolved into a discussion about the safety of the current equipment and whether the league's participation fee is adequate.
Seniors encouraged to enjoy festivals
WAPAKONETA - The Ohio Department of Aging is encouraging seniors to get out and enjoy the various festivals and other summer activities.
Auglaize C
Marion board grants raises, hires band director
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members on Tuesday night approved a 0.5 percent salary raise for administrators and hired a new band director.
Sup
Coldwater school board discusses allowing religious instruction during school day
COLDWATER - High school students may soon be able to attend religious instruction during the school day instead of remaining in study hall due to changes in state law.
New shop offers clothes, accessories
CELINA - Stephanie DeLong did her research before opening her new shop, Blossom at 123 S. Main St., in Celina, late last month.
"I liked the downto
Parkway alum Thompson a guy all should cheer on
Colin's Commentary
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Monarchs top Mariners 4-2
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A three-run fourth inning proved to be the difference for Lake Erie as the Monarchs beat the Grand Lake Mariners 4-2 in GLSCL action Tuesday night in Flat Rock, Mich.
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