Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 8:26AM EDT until September 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 1100 AM EDT.
* At 826 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this 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 showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
By William Kincaid
A new taxi boat service will transport people to various dining, drinking and recreational destinations around Grand Lake, beginning May 23.
Whether planning an evening out at a lakeside establishment or just enjoying the lake and its channels, Grand Lake Express Water Taxi owners Tim and Rhonda Feasby say they'll ship revelers in style and comfort. [More]
By Ryan Hines
Celina was hoping that Tuesday night would end with a little celebration, but Bath made sure that it didn't happen.
At least not yet.
Celina had a chance to earn at least a share of the Western Buckeye League softball title with a win over Bath at Bill Feth Diamond, but the Wildkittens plated a run in the fifth inning for a 1-0 victory over the Bulldogs. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2008
Former Coldwater resident Eleanor H. Braun, 94, of Celina died at 8:54 p.m. May 4, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Clarence Heitkamp of Anna died May 6, 2008, at Dayton Heart Hospital.
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Nedra Mae Schmidt, 78, 171 Bryn Mawr #209, Ravenna, died at 1 a.m. May 4, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Rebecca M. Swartz, 46, of St. Marys died May 6, 2008, at Joint Township Distric [More]
Barbara Willier, 66, of Grand Manor Mobile Home Communities, 3601 state Route 7 [More]
Local pictures on May 7th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2008
MINSTER - Village officials plan to meet with representatives of The Dannon Company on May 22 regarding several issues including numbers associated with future growth.
ROCKFORD - Parkway students may be able to participate in a village drama club this summer, as village council members are enthusiastic about a proposal brought forward by Len Archibald.
A 74-year-old St. Marys woman was injured when she lost control of her van on state Route 364 near Greennville Road at 9:35 a.m. May 6.
Sara Benson
A Daily Standard editorial
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Senator Sherrod Brown and the leaders of both the state Democratic and Republican parties are in rare agreement on how
With the Western Buckeye League tennis tournament getting underway on Thursday and with the draw meeting taking place Tuesday night, Celina got one last tuneup for its league tournament lineup on Tuesday as Bluffton came down to play in a rescheduled contest.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater ensured itself at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title with two games left on the league docket with a 10-0 win in five innings over St. John's at Veterans Field.