Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 3:58PM EDT until July 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Fort Loramie, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, New Knoxville, Russia, Osgood, Willowdell, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Yorkshire, Lake Loramie State Park, Egypt, Maria Stein, Mccartyville and Houston.
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
Hero's Long Journey Home
Community honors area man who died at Pearl Harbor
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - On a day when many remembered friends and family members who never made it home, the family of Robert E. Bailey had a bittersweet homecoming of their own.
Bailey's surviving family finally saw the former Navy Shipfitter's remains returned after almost 80 years, burying him on Memorial Day beside his brother and parents, whose shared tombstone still bears the name of the son they had lost. [More]
Obituaries on June 1st, 2021
Madonna Goecke
Madonna Goecke, age 95 of Maria Stein died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home. [More]
John Wenning
John M. Wenning, age 61, of Coldwater, died on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Ja [More]
Local pictures on June 1st, 2021
Subscriber stories on June 1st, 2021
LIA scavenger hunt Father's Day weekend
CELINA - If you're looking for a way to explore Grand Lake - and possibly win some cash prizes for doing so - consider entering the Lake Improvement Association's Scavenger Hunt, which will be held Father's Day weekend June 19-20.
Battle to the finish
St. Henry loses 1-0 in 11 innings
COLDWATER - On April 26, Nolan Schmitz threw 16 strikeouts to set a new record for the St. Henry baseball team.
In the Division IV district final on Saturday, he was even better and it wasn't enough.
Wildcats fall in nine to Eagles
ELIDA - Saturday's Division III district baseball championship game had to feel a lot like Thursday's semifinal for Minster.
A solid pitching battle between Minster and Eastwood needed extra innings to decide it.
Bulldogs, Riders earn state trips
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina and St. Marys will be represented at the Division II state track and field meet as the regional meet concluded on Saturday at Piqua's Alexander Stadium.
Lanigan wins Classic
ROSSBURG - In two weeks Dirt Late Model drivers from around the country will converge on Eldora Speedway and compete for nearly a half-million dollars in prize money in the annual Dirt Late Model Dream.
Dairies helped by robots
Automation makes less stress for cows, farmers
Step into the milking parlor of Brian Wuebker's family farm near St. Henry and you'll find cows lounging comfortably, undisturbed by a stranger in their home.
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