Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 3:55PM EDT until August 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 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 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may occur.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
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Saturday, January 12th, 2019
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Council on Aging board members are eyeing a possible expansion of the senior center on Riley Street to alleviate cramped conditions due to an influx of people using a growing number of services.
County commissioners this week told Mercer County Council on Aging Executive Director Sharon Green that they have no problem with her board members' launching a feasibility study of such an expansion. [More]
Coldwater struggles shooting in 51-42 loss to Minster
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - As his team walked onto the floor to start the fourth quarter, Coldwater coach Nick Fisher said to an assistant "Our shooting woes have continued."
It didn't get any better for the Cavaliers in the final quarter, either.
Coldwater did not shoot the ball well on Friday night. Minster did. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2019
Gayle went to join the Lord on Jan. 6, 2019. She fought cancer for 3 years, and it took her at age 65 at her home in Oceanside, California. [More]
Doris A. Reinhart, age 78, of Bryant, Indiana, died January 11, 2019 at Swiss Village, Berne, IN. [More]
Local pictures on January 12th, 2019
Subscriber stories on January 12th, 2019
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - A 4-year-old boy struck by a pickup truck on Thursday on State Route 219 was listed in fair condition on Friday afternoon at Dayton Children's Hospital, according to hospital spokeswoman Stacy Porter.
Harbor Point
Project cost is $601,364
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week signed off on a resolution declaring the necessity of replacing a water line in the Harbor Point subdivision in East Jefferson Township.
DAYTON - Wright State University's faculty union members on Thursday filed an unfair labor practice claim with the State Employment Relations Board against the university.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry boys basketball coach Eric Rosenbeck had plenty of reasons to smile after Friday's 61-31 win over New Bremen in MAC action at Redskin Gymnasium.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
Celina snapped a six-game losing streak and earned a historical victory in defeating Bath 63-36 in Western Buckeye League boys basketball action on Friday night at the Tub in Bath Township.
ST. MARYS - Shawnee scored 55 points in the second and third quarters and rolled to an 87-56 win over St. Marys on Friday night at Murotech Court.
The Indians were 13 of 24 from behind the 3-point line, with treys from seven different players.