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Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.

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Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

Coldwater department gaining K-9

By William Kincaid

CELINA - One of Mercer County Sheriff's Office's two K-9s will accompany deputy Kevin Wynk when he leaves on Nov. 7 to join the Coldwater Police Department.

Mercer County commissioners Greg Homan, Rick Muhlenkamp and Jerry Laffin on Tuesday morning approved sheriff Jeff Grey's request to transfer K-9 Franko to Coldwater Police Department at no cost. [More]

So Close

Celina falls on penalty kicks in regional semis

By Gary R. Rasberry

FINDLAY - The way Celina and Oak Harbor were playing, it appeared it would take all night to decide a winner.

After eighty minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of overtime with the score knotted at 1-1, the Division II girls soccer regional semifinal came down to penalty kicks. [More]

Obituaries on October 30th, 2019

Doris Shroyer

Doris M. Shroyer, 79, of Saint Marys, fell asleep on Saturday, October 26, 2019 [More]

Richard Houts Jr.

Richard A. Houts Jr., 56, Buckland, died on Oct. 26, 2019, at his residence. [More]

Karen Williams

Karen (Siefring) Williams, 64, St. Marys, died on October 28, 2019, at her resi [More]

Local pictures on October 30th, 2019

Subscriber stories on October 30th, 2019

Loans OK'd for 2 business expansions

$235,000 approved for machine shop, eye-care business

CELINA - Two area businesses are looking to expand their footprints with the help of revolving loans approved by Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday morning.

Decision 2019

Candidates vie for Rockford mayor

ROCKFORD - Longtime mayor Amy Joseph is being challenged by newcomer Margaret Gehle, who wants to be more active in the village.

Margaret Gehle

Gehle, 73, married Keith, who is now deceased, and has five children: Steve, Allen (deceased), Jennifer, Jim and Marie.

Decision 2019

Two seeking St. Marys council seat

ST. MARYS - St. Marys Ward 2 City Council member Ken Koverman is being challenged by newcomer Ashley Randolph in the Nov. 5 general election.

Ken

Board considering fixing up building

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities Board members are considering several improvements to their building.

Board superintend

Mendon council discusses tower

MENDON - Village council members met briefly to discuss final plans for the water tower project and approve routine resolutions on Tuesday evening.

Celina business overcomes tornado

CELINA - Celina resident Sandi Watercutter is set to reopen Hometown Creations for this first time since the May 27 tornado swept through her store.

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