Flood Watch issued April 3 at 9:17PM 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...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
46° 46° Fri 58° Fri 58° likely 51° 51° Sat 64° Sat 64°
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Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
2 cases of whooping cough reported
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District on Tuesday reported two confirmed cases of pertussis.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.
The ages of the two reported victims are 8 years and 11 months. The cases have no known link and those affected live in different areas of Mercer County. [More]
Man pleads guilty to attempted arson
Fire damaged Montezuma mobile home
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - A Germantown man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to an amended charge of attempted aggravated arson in connection to a fire he set in March that damaged his and his wife's Montezuma mobile home.
Ricky L. Miller, 60, agreed to plead guilty to th [More]
Van Wert finishes off St. Marys
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Van Wert scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull away and defeat St. Marys 9-3 in the completion of the ACME baseball District 5 championship game on Tuesday at Shawnee High School.
Van Wert (12-2-3) travels to the state tournament in Coldwater starting Saturday. The Cougars face District 4 champion Minster at 2:30 p.m. in a quarterfinal game. [More]
Obituaries on July 17th, 2019
Orval 'Bud' Hengstler Jr.
Orval A. "Bud" Hengstler, Jr., 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of July 8, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville. [More]
Treva Schmitmeyer
Treva Schmitmeyer age 89 of Minster passed away at 10 PM on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on July 17th, 2019
Subscriber stories on July 17th, 2019
Parkway contract calls for 1% raise
ROCKFORD - Parkway Elementary School Principal Mark Esselstein will receive a 1% pay raise as part of a one-year contract for the upcoming school year.
Repaving projects to begin next month
CELINA - The Shelly Co. of Findlay next month is expected to begin a $2.07 million paving project in Mercer County.
County commissioners recently awarded the paving project to the sole bidder, Shelly. The completion date is Sept. 28.
Woman hit by ATV, on critical list
CELINA - A woman was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after reportedly being struck by an all-terrain vehicle on Burrville Road.
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Residents considering lawsuit against Minster
MINSTER - The village could soon face litigation from residents affected by severe basement flooding in May after heavy rains and a pump failure on Second Street.
Local rape trial postponed over attorney's health
CELINA - The jury trial of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, man charged with rape has been postponed after doubts arose as to whether his attorney would be able to represent him adequately due to health issues.
Rockford anti-soliciting ordinance advances
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday evening heard second reading of an ordinance to prohibit peddling, soliciting and canvassing.
Residents have lodged complaints about people "bugging them," village administrator Jeff Long said.
Lake festival queen candidates introduced
CELINA - Eight hopefuls will take the stage for Celina Lake Festival's 64th annual scholarship pageant on Monday in the Celina Education Complex auditorium.
Bruns joining ex-Dayton Flyers in TBT Tourney
Ryan Bruns is a Flyer again.
The former Marion Local hoops standout and All-American at Ohio Northern has agreed to join University of Dayton Flyer alumni on a team dubbed the "Red Scare" in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team event which begins this week and includes a prize of $2-million.
'Savory, Tasty' BBQ
Couple open new restaurant
MINSTER - A New Bremen couple have combined their knowledge of barbecue to serve the community their homemade versions of the food they love.   
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