Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 7:26PM EDT until August 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 560 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
WAYNE
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, CAMDEN, CELINA, CIRCLEVILLE, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, GREENVILLE, KENTON, KETTERING, LANCASTER, LOGAN, LONDON, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, WAPAKONETA, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WEST JEFFERSON, AND XENIA.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 1:04PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, 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...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
69° 69° chance Tue 82° Tue 82° likely 66° 66° likely Wed 82° Wed 82° chance
Friday, February 21st, 2020
Obituaries on February 21st, 2020
Dale McGlothen, 79, of Wapakoneta, died 5:44 P.M. Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence. [More]
Alice R. Pohlman age 99 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away at 1:10 AM on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Helen (Poor) Springer, 85, passed away on Feb. 14, 2020, in Palm Harbor, Florida. [More]
Theodore J. Siegel, 52, Fort Loramie, died on Feb. 20, 2020, at Christ Hospital [More]
Stories on February 21st, 2020
2 taken to hospital: Lantern ignites blaze
COLDWATER - A blaze that consumed an apartment complex late Wednesday night, possibly injuring two residents, causing $500,000 worth of damage and leaving about 10 people homeless, has reportedly been ruled an accident by the state fire marshal. [More]
The national Boy Scouts of America organization has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but Mercer and Auglaize county Boy Scouts should not be affected by the decision, according to an area Scout executive.
CELINA - The local housing crunch is not only impeding the growth of communities, but it's also straining efforts to help lift people out of homelessness, according to Grand Lake United Methodist Church Pastor Mick Whistler.
174-year-old mill restored
Exterior work continues on the Reservoir Mill recently in St. Marys. Workers are removing additions to the 1846-1847 flour mill and stabilizing the original structure. [More]
CELINA - Over the upcoming construction season engineer inspection and maintenance personnel will be on site on many of the 111 miles of Mercer County maintained open drainage ditches and 62 miles of tile throughout Mercer County, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Division II State Swimming Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls swim team will compete for state titles in two relays and an individual event at the OHSAA Division II State Swimming Championships. [More]
Geier anticipates another strong season
CELINA - The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team has had four straight trips to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association's Small College World Series.
Commentary
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Area players and coaches earned honors from the District 8 Basketball Coaches Association as postseason honors were released on Thursday.
In Divisi
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina and St. Marys boys bowling teams advanced to the Division I district tournament after qualifying at the sectional tournament held Thursday at Interstate Lanes in Rossford.
University of Michigan sophomore Paige Jones was invited to take part in open tryouts by the United States Women's National Volleyball Team starting today and running through Sunday in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Local pictures on February 21st, 2020