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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Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
Shinabery new airport chief
By William Kincaid
MONTEZUMA - Aviation has long held a place in Steve Shin-abery's heart.
As the new manager of Lakefield Airport, Shinabery aims to share that passion for flying with the public, especially young children.
"If a teacher or principal calls me, sur [More]
Obituaries on February 20th, 2018
Walter A. Harlett, age 91 of St. Henry, died on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence in St. Henry. [More]
Donna J. Hart age 75, formerly of St. Henry, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Cheryl L. Heckler, age 59, of Celina, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Phyllis Hull, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 5:10 pm at Celina Manor. [More]
Clifford E. Link, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. [More]
Richard P. Seas, 88, of St. Marys, OH died 5:42 a.m. Friday February 16, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]
Jerome "Jerry" (Teddy Bear) Subler age 64, of Versailles passed away at 6:52 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Jack Tice, Convoy, died at 5:58 p.m. Feb. 11, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Ellen Weadock, 97, St. Marys, died on Feb. 17, 2018. at Otterbein Senior Lifest [More]
Local pictures on February 20th, 2018
Subscriber stories on February 20th, 2018
MINSTER - Board of education members on Monday approved construction documents for the middle/high school renovation project for just over $8.9 million.
Large existing trees in downtown may be removed to make way for new ones
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday approved applying for a Dayton Power & Light Right Tree Right Place grant, which would help the village purchase more trees to plant downtown.
ST. MARYS - The cause of Thursday's house fire at 221 N. Ash St. has been deemed unintentional, and the blaze reportedly originated in the attic.
The family living at the residence was not home at the time, St. Marys Fire Chief Doug Ayers told the newspaper this morning.
Celina sending big group to Canton; Indians ready for first-ever appearance
The Celina Bulldogs again have a large contingent of swimmers headed to the Division II state meet.
And for the first time in program history, swimmers from Fort Recovery will dive into the waters at C.T. Branin Nataorium in Canton.
State Diving Preview
For New Bremen's Vivian Niekamp, it's a historic trip.
For John Robinson and Holden Cubberly, it's the chance to maintain the legacy of state-qualifying divers at Celina.
Fun sport combines tennis, pingpong and badminton
CELINA - What began as a game to keep kids busy during the summer has become a popular sport among seniors.
Pickleball, a sort of cross between tennis, pingpong and badminton is growing in popularity because of its basic, relaxing, yet challenging nature.