Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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 overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Ada, Alger, Waynesfield, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Monday, October 7th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
Area e-cigarette store owners oppose Gov. Mike DeWine's call to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products as concerns grow about the health effects of vaping.
DeWine earlier this week said banning e-flavored cigarettes is necessary to protect children from becoming addicted. [More]
Coldwater defeats Celina in girls soccer for first time in program history
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Coldwater girls soccer coach Lisa Brackman knew her team was in for a challenge on Saturday as the Cavaliers hosted unbeaten and state-ranked Celina.
The Cavaliers had never beaten the Bulldogs in the previous nine meetings of the Mercer County neighbors. The closest Coldwater came to getting a win was a 3-3 tie in 2017. [More]
Obituaries on October 7th, 2019
Vicki C. Bollenbacher, 68, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana. [More]
Alan Clayton Grimm, age 42 of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 10, 20 [More]
Victor C. Kramer, age 82 of Osgood, Ohio died on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He [More]
Ernest P. "Ernie" Bolinger, 89, of Lima passed away 4:00 p.m., Fri. Oct. 4, 201 [More]
Oliver E. Giere, age 91 of Coldwater, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Briarwo [More]
Max B. Cheeseman, age 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died October 5, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on October 7th, 2019
Subscriber stories on October 7th, 2019
Art of fashion has changed over years
CELINA - Bette Sherman is the "Queen of Stuff," and fashion fanatics got the chance to view a small slice of her collection at her Art in Fashion presentation at Wright State University Lake Campus on Sunday afternoon.
WAPAKONETA - Troopers from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Friday night that left the rider of the motorcyclist in critical condition.
CELINA - The Lake Improvement Association is accepting nominations for several positions up for a vote in December.
Members can approach LIA office
Redskins throttle Titans in matchup of state No. 1s
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Head Volleyball Coach Tricia Rosenbeck was mid-sentence in her postgame interview the newspaper when a person intervened to give her a message.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area cross country teams tuned up on Saturday for league and conference meets later this week at the Lions Invitational hosted by Coldwater.