Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 19 at 8:49PM EDT until August 19 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM EDT, local law enforcement and emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 6:33PM EDT until August 19 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... New Bremen, Minster, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Huntsville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville, Lewistown and Egypt.
63° 63° Thu 78° Thu 78° 59° 59° Fri 79° Fri 79°
Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Obituaries on January 10th, 2019
Thecla E. Batin, age 80, of Montezuma, passed away at her residence Tuesday evening, January 8, 2019. [More]
Helen M. Walterbusch, age 90 of Coldwater, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Celina Manor. [More]
Stories on January 10th, 2019
CELINA - A 27-year-old Celina man who pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree felony charge of menacing by stalking and several misdemeanors has been sentenced to 180 days in the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility and three years of community control.
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - Board of education members passed a resolution of necessity on Wednesday to renew a five-year levy that would collect $1.8 million annually, an issue they intend to put before voters on the May 7 ballot.
Schroyer to serve as president
COLDWATER - School board members elected a new president and vice president at their first meeting of the new year on Wednesday.
Member Terry Schro
NEW BREMEN - School board members opened 2019 by electing their new president on Wednesday.
Shelly Busse who begins her sixth year on the board was unanimously tabbed to lead the group, and Scott Bertke will serve as vice president.
CELINA - Drivers are reminded to follow common safety rules during snow and ice removal, according to a reminder from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Friday Night Spotlight
Rosenbeck leads St. Henry against Francis, New Bremen
The Friday Night Spotlight Game of the Week is New Bremen at St. Henry.
But long ago, the opposing coaches shared the spotlight at Russia High School. [More]
Curtain Call
As former Celina boys' basketball coach Mike Kanney and a conglomerate of his former coaching staff and roster gathered in front of their hometown crowd last Saturday night, it was difficult for anyone in the Celina Fieldhouse who bleeds green not to be flooded with memories. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Griffin Luebke competed this past weekend at the Mid-States 14 & Under All-Star Championships at the Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Natatorium.
Anything from their clothing, to invitations, to gifts for guests and wedding party members can provide that extra-special personal touch to modern weddings.
Local pictures on January 10th, 2019