Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 3:58PM EDT until July 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Fort Loramie, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, New Knoxville, Russia, Osgood, Willowdell, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Yorkshire, Lake Loramie State Park, Egypt, Maria Stein, Mccartyville and Houston.
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
Obituaries on September 14th, 2016
Michael J. Brockman, age 37, of Celina, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Betty J. Eckhart, 86, Rockford, OH died 7:50 a.m. Saturday September 10, 2016 at her residence in Rockford, OH. [More]
Carol Vogel, 70, of St. Marys, passed away on September 13, 2016, after an incr [More]
Jerome Stalder, 59, Coldwater, died Sept. 14, 2016, at the James Cancer Center [More]
Steven L. Knapke, age 65 of Yorkshire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. [More]
Virginia Swaney, 86, Celina, died on Sept. 14, 2016, at The Laurels of Shane Hi [More]
Stories on September 14th, 2016
ROCKFORD - Parkway elementary and middle school staffs have earned state recognition for their students' academic achievements.
The administrative [More]
CELINA - Local school officials hope to lighten the standardized testing burden on students.
Shelly Vaughn, Mercer County Educational Service Cente
Area native Fought wins unopposed contest
CELINA - Only 31 people showed up at the polls on Tuesday to vote in the special Democratic primary election, leaving much idle time for 30 poll workers on duty from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
CELINA - As part of an effort to bring area farmers, developers, business leaders and politicians together to improve Grand Lake's water quality, 45 people took part in a series of meetings and tours last weekend.
Gift pays for instrument rental
COLDWATER - One student's generosity will give future musicians an opportunity to play in the high school band.
Coldwater High School freshman Diana Rose on Tuesday donated $400 to allow students from low-income families to participate in a rental program for musical instruments.
CELINA - City council members on Monday passed first reading of legislation to update policies to deal with ongoing issues within municipal parks.
Some major concerns addressed are free-roaming dogs and the feces they leave behind, alcohol consumption and garbage dumping.
A one-time drawing for archery deer hunting at the Mercer Wildlife area will be held Saturday at the area's headquarters, 6115 state Route 703, just east of U.S. 127.
ST. MARYS - After a hard-fought first set won in extra points, Minster relaxed and took over its volleyball match with Auglaize County rival St. Marys.
ST. MARYS - "Just get Ws. That's all that matters."
Those were the words of St. Marys boys soccer coach Dave Ring as he walked off the field into a sea of Roughrider faithful following a 4-3 victory over Kenton Tuesday night. [More]
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Brennan Piper and Austin Hines had two goals each as the Celina boys soccer team defeated Ottawa-Glandorf 5-2 to stay unbeaten in Western Buckeye League play.
Local pictures on September 14th, 2016