Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:55AM EDT until August 12 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Darke County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Miami County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Preble County in west central Ohio... Western Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1054 AM EDT, local law enforcement has reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Celina, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Henry, Arcanum, Newport, Bradford, Union City, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery and Pleasant Hill.
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 9:17AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, 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 this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into this evening. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
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Saturday, September 12th, 2020
Somebody's stealing political signs
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Showing support for a political candidate or issue is a right many choose to express with yard signs, bumper stickers or flags leading up to an election, but several local people have complained lately that their political paraphernalia has been vandalized or even stolen. [More]
Roughriders fall in double-overtime to O-G
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - Ottawa-Glandorf converted a fourth-and-goal in overtime, while St. Marys did not.
The difference resulted in a 27-20 double-overtime victory for the Titans on Friday night at Grand Lake Health Systems Field.
After regulation ended in a 13-13 tie, St. Marys won the toss and elected to play offense in the first overtime. [More]
Obituaries on September 12th, 2020
Marcellus "Bud" Hoying age 87 of McCartyville passed away at 5:50 AM on Friday, [More]
Helen Joan McEvoy, 89, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020.
She is survi [More]
Jerry Rolsten, 80, rural Mendon, died on Sept. 11, 2020, at Mercy Health-St. Ri [More]
Local pictures on September 12th, 2020
Subscriber stories on September 12th, 2020
Clubhouse treats behavioral issues
CELINA - Foundations Behavioral Health Services' clubhouse has reopened its doors and has a full slate of support services and inclusive activities lined up for those recovering from substance abuse, mental illness and other setbacks.
Celina school staff member is infected
CELINA - Local health officials on Thursday said they are noticing a slight increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mercer County, as 14 new cases raised the county's total to 891.
ST. MARYS - City officials plan to create a grant program to help owners of small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the CARE
COLDWATER - An offensive shootout had been anticipated in the Coldwater-Fort Recovery game, and the teams didn't disappoint.
The Cavaliers were able to make some key stops and improve to 3-0 in winning a 51-37 slugfest at Cavalier Stadium on Friday. The Indians dropped to 1-2 with the loss.
VERSAILLES - Marion Local's defense has been its hallmark early this year.
On Friday night that defense wasn't its usual stout self but answered the bell when it was called upon to save yet another game.
Friday Night Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Blaine Huston passed for six touchdowns, and Kenton dominated the second and third quarters to roll to a 51-28 victory over Celina at Robinson Field in Hardin County on Friday.
ST. HENRY - The entire contest between the St. Henry Redskins and the Minster Wildcats could be summed up in each team's opening drive.
St. Henry