Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, 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...From this evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 9:20AM EDT until April 2 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 920 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.
Locations impacted include... Roundhead, Fryburg, Jumbo, New Hampshire, Uniopolis, Buckland, Waynesfield, Wapakoneta, Cridersville, St. Johns, State Route 195 at State Route 235, and Fort Shawnee.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 118.
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2017
Completion set for 2019
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Plans for the Tri Star 2.0 project were revealed Wednesday before more than 50 people at Celina High School.
When Tri Star Career Compact was launched in 1983, the organizers' goal was and still is "to put excitement back in education," [More]
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - St. Marys was making a comeback.
Then Lima Central Catholic pitcher Brendan Stolly shut it down.
With runners on the corners and just one out in the bottom of the seventh, Stolly struck out the final two Roughrider hitters to clinch a 4-3 victory at K.C. Geiger Park on Wednesday. [More]
Obituaries on June 22nd, 2017
Bernard Joseph (Barney) Otten (92) a native of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully in Coldwater, Ohio, on June 19, 2017, surrounded by his family. [More]
Jean E. Schmehl, 68, rural St. Marys, OH died 12:33 p.m. Wednesday May 17, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]
Ronald H. Wietholter, 78, Celina, died 2:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. [More]
Lucille Cron, 96, St. Henry, died on June 21, 2017, at Celina Manor.
Arrangem [More]
Local pictures on June 22nd, 2017
Subscriber stories on June 22nd, 2017
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - District teachers will receive a 1.75 percent base pay raise as part of their newly approved one-year contract.
New Bremen Local Schoo
CELINA - Organizers last year started a charity walk with modest expectations but have already found tremendous success in raising money to increase awareness and research of a deadly disease that's becoming more prevalent among baby boomers each year.
ST MARYS - Stacy Perkins works for the Boy Scouts of America during the day but moonlights with spookier work.
"I've always grown up Christian. Sti
VTF submits lowest bid among 3 firms
MONTEZUMA - Village council members on Wednesday accepted the low bid of $399,229 for the planned street and alleyway project.
Members approved the
Coldwater
COLDWATER - The village is reportedly being overrun by rabbits, but Coldwater officials insist they can do little to halt the leporine explosion.
Councilor Kevin Brunswick brought up the issue at this week's regular village council meeting.
Coldwater defeats Celina 10-0 in five innings
COLDWATER - A hot start at the plate and a stellar pitching performance from Brad Giere helped Coldwater pick up its 10th win of the summer ACME base
Razz-Eye View
Barney Otten arrived in Mercer County in 1974 to take over Coldwater's football program.
Although his tenure lasted three seasons, his coaching legacy lives on through two of his seven children who coach and teach in the area.
Compiled by Colin Foster
St. Henry's Daylon Lange struck out 11, walked none and allowed just three hits in a complete-game 8-0 shutout of Marion Local on Wednesday evening.
Series features variety of entertainers
VAN WERT - Country music stars, Broadway and Christmas shows, classic rock bands and drama will be among the highlights for the Niswonger Performing Arts Center's 11th season.