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.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
By Jared Mauch
Medical emergencies and a large number of teachers taking springtime personal days can make it a scramble to find substitutes, local school officials say.
Substitutes have been at a premium recently, Minster Local School Superintendent Brenda Boeke said. [More]
Obituaries on April 11th, 2015
Moeller, Othmar F. "Ott", 88, of Vandalia, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. [More]
Edgar D. Schwieterman, 79, of Delphos, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Joseph L. "Joe" Hageman, 73, went to be with the Lord on Thurs. April 9, 2015 f [More]
Local pictures on April 11th, 2015
Subscriber stories on April 11th, 2015
Groups work to find ways to keep seniors lively
Those in Mercer and Auglaize County who care for the elderly every day agree - living is more than just having a pulse.
Activities directors at nursing homes and senior centers strive every day to help those pulses beat a little more quickly.
CELINA - Senior Bekah Carr hasn't been beaten in any event this season.
Neither Celina team has been defeated on its home track, either.
Those facts remained the same Friday night as the Bulldog Green teams claimed Celina Relay championships at Varsity Track.
Longtime Flyers' girls basketball coach resigns after 17 seasons
Treva Fortkamp knew it was time to hang up the whistle.
Fortkamp's resignation as head coach of the Flyers girls' basketball program was formally accepted on Friday after 17 seasons and a lot of hardware in the trophy case in Maria Stein.
CELINA - Just when it looked like Celina was back in the game, Elida quickly took away the momentum.
Elida responded to Celina's tying the game at
COLDWATER - Blake Spangler is no stranger to being part of successful teams.
Wright State bowling coach Jeff Fleck is hoping that trend continues as the Coldwater senior will join the Raiders' club team this fall.
Friday's Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jimmy Luebke gave Elida trouble on the mound and at the plate as Celina opened Western Buckeye League play with a 7-3 win over Elida at Ed Sandy Field.