Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
Monday, March 1st, 2021
Minster shuts down New Knoxville to win district crown
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - The first time Minster and New Knoxville met this season, Minster escaped the Barn in New Knoxville with a nine-point win.
The return bout wasn't as close.
The Wildcats cranked up the defense and shot well in capturing the program's sixth straight Division IV girls basketball district title with a 53-33 win on Saturday at Wapakoneta High School. [More]
Obituaries on March 1st, 2021
Sandra C. Vorhees, age 86, of Celina, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Mary Margaret (Emans) Wehrman,Age 66, of Hardin-Wapak Road, Sidney, Ohio, passe [More]
Robert E. Waesch, 79, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Randy Mescher passed away Wednesday February 24th at his home in Loxahatchee, Florida, at the age of 67. [More]
Beverly A. Miller, 84, of St. Marys, OH died 4:45 p.m. Thursday February 25, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on March 1st, 2021
Subscriber stories on March 1st, 2021
Senior center hopes to reopen again soon
CELINA - For nearly a year now, no bingo cards have been marked, card games played or lunches served inside Mercer County Council on Aging's senior center on Riley Street.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls bowling team wrapped up its season on Saturday at the Division I district tournament in Port Clinton.
Division II Boys State Bowling Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater's chance to repeat at Division II boys state bowling champion fell just short after losing in the semifinals of the championship round on Saturday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl.