Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:06AM EDT until September 17 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 900 AM EDT.
* At 606 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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°
Friday, November 7th, 2014
By Kathy Thompson
NEW BREMEN - The board of education on Wednesday night accepted the resignation of superintendent Howard Overman.
Overman, whose last day is June 30, has served as superintendent of New Bremen Local Schools since January 2012. He spent 35 years in education, including 20 years with the district. [More]
Fifth generation Funeral Home named business of the year
By Kathy Thompson
ROCKFORD - Ryan Sipe got teary-eyed as he viewed a slide show depicting how much time and energy he has dedicated to Shanes Park.
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet on Thursday night rewarded Sipe for his efforts by naming him Citizen of the Year for 2014. [More]
Obituaries on November 7th, 2014
Frank D. McKirnan, 58, Celina, died on the evening of Nov. 4, 2014, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. [More]
Jeanette Anna Nolte, 71, Botkins, died Nov. 6, 2014, at her daughter's home in [More]
Mary Horton, 70, St. Marys, died Nov. 6, 2014, at her residence.
Arrangements [More]
Mary Lee Taylor, 88, most recently of Minster, died at 5:02 p.m. Nov. 5, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Ted Turner, 61, St. Marys, passed away at 9 a.m. Nov. 6, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after a short battle with cancer. [More]
Local pictures on November 7th, 2014
Subscriber stories on November 7th, 2014
CELINA - The fire department is requesting more than $500,000 for capital purchases next year - the highest amount sought by a city department.
Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters is seeking $508,245 for proposed expenses, including an estimated $365,000 to replace a rescue truck.
CELINA - Farmers should start evaluating their farm operations before deciding which commodity support program in the new farm bill fits their needs.
MINSTER - The village will soon have a new police chief.
Minster Village administrator Don Harrod this morning confirmed that David Friend - the former police chief for Amelia, east of Cincinnati - accepted an offer for the job.
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2014 All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Team
Conference champion Marion Local swept the top player honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference coaches selected their all-conference football teams on Wednesday.
Division III State Volleyball Tournament
Compiled by Colin Foster
Versailles was defeated by Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in three sets - 25-20, 25-19 and 25-22 - in the Division III state volleyball semifinal on Thursday at Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center.