Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:09AM EDT until September 16 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 700 AM EDT.
* At 309 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Carthagena, Neptune, Chattanooga and Maria Stein.
70° 70° slight chance chance Wed 86° Wed 86° chance 69° 69° slight chance chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Four autos reported stolen have been found in lake
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Two vehicles reported stolen were found by divers off Grand Lake's west bank on Tuesday, and Celina Police Chief Tom Wale is warning residents to take steps to prevent theft.
This discovery follows an incident in which two other stolen vehicles were found in the lake in July. Wale said the incidents were likely connected. [More]
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - People traveling along State Route 29 west of Celina can hardly miss a 15-foot-tall, 30-ton rock owned by Stoneco that is colorfully painted to resemble a quilt.
Now, the "quilted rock" has been reimagined in a children's book by a local author and an illustrator. [More]
Obituaries on August 7th, 2019
Robert T. Berning age 83 of Anna passed away at 7:55 AM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney. [More]
Robert D. "Bob" Hundley, age 72 of Mercer, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at his residence in Mercer. [More]
Michael Kuck, 56, of New Knoxville, died suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 7th, 2019
Subscriber stories on August 7th, 2019
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners recently learned that Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has reopened the application window for a state loan program to help farmers and others in agriculture-related businesses reeling from weather-related setbacks.
CELINA - A Rockford man who had been arrested for inducing panic may face additional charges related to damage to the Mercer County jail.
Kevin McD
ROCKFORD - Three village residents on Tuesday told council members about their plans to open a brewery downtown.
Luke Stephenson, Luke Clouse and
MENDON - Village council members during Tuesday evening's meeting learned the new water tower is almost complete.
Project manager Craig Knapke of A
MINSTER - Council members on Tuesday gave first reading of an ordinance amending a compensation agreement associated with a property tax abatement zone for Dannon Yogurt.
Area Golf Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater's boys golf team opened the season with an excellent showing at the Mercer County Golf Invitational held Tuesday at the Celina Lynx Golf Club.
Photography studio also part of new shop
ST. HENRY - A mother and daughter have combined their skills to open a children's boutique and photography studio.
As a photographer, Vicki Topp, St. Henry, said she hoped to combine a photography studio with a children's boutique.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys SummerFest returns Thursday-Sunday with several new events to enjoy, according to St. Marys Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Abby Balster.