Flood Watch issued August 14 at 2:57PM EDT until August 16 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, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Given the saturated ground, additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
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Friday, April 3rd, 2020
Sixth person in Mercer County has virus
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A sixth person in Mercer County has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The woman, between 20-30 years old, is in self-isolation at home, according to a news release Thursday from the Mercer County Health District.
Also on Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine extended the stay-at-home order until 11:59 p.m. May 1. The order goes into effect at midnight on Monday, according to the Ohio Department of Health. [More]
Grant will help those affected by virus
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Help is coming for people needing emergency shelter or struggling with rent, mortgage and utility payments because of setbacks triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal and state funds have been repurposed to meet the pressing needs of those adversely affected by the unprecedented outbreak rampaging across the nation. [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2020
Rev. James Miller
Fr. James Miller, C.PP.S., 94, died in his sleep at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April [More]
Ann Heisser
Ann B. Heisser, age 90, of Celina, Ohio and formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Betty Conn
Betty Lee (Kelley) Conn, age 83 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Marie Kitzmiller
Marie M. Kitzmiller age 94, of Celina, formerly of New Bremen, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6:45 P.M. at the Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 3rd, 2020
Puppy love amid pandemic
CELINA - Veterinarians and animal hospital workers are adjusting to having limited personal protective equipment while trying to keep workers, clients and pets safe.
Man is arrested for rules violation
CELINA - A Celina man was arrested on Wednesday for noncompliance with sex-offender registry rules.
Christopher Berogan, 29, is being held in the M
Man pleads not guilty to sex charges
TROY - A Celina man has pleaded not guilty in Miami County Municipal Court to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and attempting to commit an offense, both fourth-degree felonies, and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony.
Cancellations
The following events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Mercer County Health District officials have canceled their April 8 health board meeting. The board will meet next at 8 a.m. May 20 in the Mercer County Central Services Building first-floor conference room, Celina.
Spring Spotlight
Striding to be better
Minster's Alex Albers aims to be best runner in family
MINSTER - Kaitlynn Albers collected eight All-Ohio honors during her career as a runner for Minster. 
Her little brother aspires to win more than
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