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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Obituaries on July 17th, 2019
Orval 'Bud' Hengstler Jr.
Orval A. "Bud" Hengstler, Jr., 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of July 8, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville. [More]
Treva Schmitmeyer
Treva Schmitmeyer age 89 of Minster passed away at 10 PM on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Stories on July 17th, 2019
Parkway contract calls for 1% raise
ROCKFORD - Parkway Elementary School Principal Mark Esselstein will receive a 1% pay raise as part of a one-year contract for the upcoming school year.
Repaving projects to begin next month
CELINA - The Shelly Co. of Findlay next month is expected to begin a $2.07 million paving project in Mercer County.
County commissioners recently awarded the paving project to the sole bidder, Shelly. The completion date is Sept. 28.
Woman hit by ATV, on critical list
CELINA - A woman was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after reportedly being struck by an all-terrain vehicle on Burrville Road.
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2 cases of whooping cough reported
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District on Tuesday reported two confirmed cases of pertussis.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. [More]
Residents considering lawsuit against Minster
MINSTER - The village could soon face litigation from residents affected by severe basement flooding in May after heavy rains and a pump failure on Second Street.
Man pleads guilty to attempted arson
Fire damaged Montezuma mobile home
CELINA - A Germantown man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to an amended charge of attempted aggravated arson in connection to a fire he set in March that damaged his and his wife's Montezuma mobile home. [More]
Local rape trial postponed over attorney's health
CELINA - The jury trial of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, man charged with rape has been postponed after doubts arose as to whether his attorney would be able to represent him adequately due to health issues.
Rockford anti-soliciting ordinance advances
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday evening heard second reading of an ordinance to prohibit peddling, soliciting and canvassing.
Residents have lodged complaints about people "bugging them," village administrator Jeff Long said.
Lake festival queen candidates introduced
CELINA - Eight hopefuls will take the stage for Celina Lake Festival's 64th annual scholarship pageant on Monday in the Celina Education Complex auditorium.
Bruns joining ex-Dayton Flyers in TBT Tourney
Ryan Bruns is a Flyer again.
The former Marion Local hoops standout and All-American at Ohio Northern has agreed to join University of Dayton Flyer alumni on a team dubbed the "Red Scare" in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team event which begins this week and includes a prize of $2-million.
District 5 ACME Championship Game
Van Wert finishes off St. Marys
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Van Wert scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull away and defeat St. Marys 9-3 in the completion of the ACME baseball District 5 championship game on Tuesday at Shawnee High School. [More]
'Savory, Tasty' BBQ
Couple open new restaurant
MINSTER - A New Bremen couple have combined their knowledge of barbecue to serve the community their homemade versions of the food they love.   
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