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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Monday, August 26th, 2013
Regatta roars back to Grand Lake
Racers say event remains favorite of circuit tour
By Eric Adams
CELINA - Low water levels, algae toxins and funding concerns are a lot for any lake event to contend with over a four-year period. But two arguably greater forces were at play during the 2013 Governor's Cup Regatta: hospitality and positivity.
Racers reported the weekend-long regatta remains one of their preferred American Power Boat Association events despite cancellations in 2010 and 2012, with many traveling great distances and planning their attendance months in advance. [More]
Rockford man killed in crash
By Margie Wuebker
A 25-year-old Rockford man was killed early Sunday morning when the 2002 Jeep Liberty in which he was riding crashed along U.S. 33, southeast of Rockford.
Justin M. Hamrick, 605 S. Main St., was pronounced dead at the scene of the 3:31 a.m. crash. His death marks the third traffic fatality in the county this year. [More]
Obituaries on August 26th, 2013
Joseph Schoenherr
Joseph W. Schoenherr, 87, Coldwater, died Aug. 24, 2013, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
William Hutt
William H. "Bill" Hutt, 94, Wapakoneta, died at 1:50 p.m. Aug. 23, 2013, at his residence. [More]
William Cochran
William H. Cochran, 80, St. Marys, died at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 24, 2013, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
Fern Nuding
Fern Lucille Nuding, 94, Celina, died at 2:20 a.m. Aug. 24, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Gary Beougher
Gary Wayne Beougher, 62, Celina, died Aug. 25, 2013, at his residence.
He was [More]
Walter Frey
Walter H. Frey, 85, Osgood, died at 5:10 p.m. Aug. 24, 2013, at his home.
He [More]
W. Rozella Hoehamer
W. Rozella "Toady" Hoehamer, 80, Rockford, died at 4 p.m. Aug. 23, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, where she was a patient. [More]
Edward Buehler
Edward Henry Buehler, 88, Fort Recovery, died Aug. 26, 2013, at Miami Valley Ho [More]
Local pictures on August 26th, 2013
Subscriber stories on August 26th, 2013
Local girl battling cancer with positive attitude
CHICKASAW - Raygen Kramer dances through the family room in a fairy costume complete with gossamer wings. She has a smile that stretches from ear to ear.
City settles into its new headquarters
CELINA - Most city departments are now operating out of their new home, the former First Financial Bank on Main Street. However, only a portion of the police department made the transition.
Mertz captures first for Celina
Rotary Cross Country Invitational
GRAND LAKE - Cole Mertz learned something from his run at the Mercer County Cross Country Meet last Tuesday.
The Celina senior put the lesson into practice on Saturday and won the boys' portion of the annual Rotary Invitational at the Wright State University-Lake Campus.
Bulldogs lose in championship match
Mercer Health Volleyball Invitational
CELINA - The Leipsic Vikings captured The Mercer Health Volleyball Invitational title in impressive fashion by drubbing the host Celina Bulldogs 25-10, 25-18 in the finals on Saturday afternoon at the Intermediate School Gymnasium.
Kramer leads Flyers to sweep over Avaiators
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's volleyball team improved to 3-0 on the season after picking up a three-set win over Vandalia-Butler on Saturday afternoon at The Hangar.
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