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Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:06AM EDT until September 17 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 900 AM EDT.
* At 606 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 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, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.

Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this 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 showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.

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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022

Area steer sets state record

Auglaize County grand champion sells for $225,000

By William Kincaid

COLUMBUS - An Auglaize County teen and her steer named Cruiser shattered a record at the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction on Sunday afternoon at the WCOL Celeste Center.

Ryleigh Egbert's Grand Champion Market Beef went for $225,000, smashing the previous record of $140,000 set in 2011. In fact, the whopping sale amount for Cruiser represents the highest bid on any animal ever since the Sale of Champions began in 1968, according to the Ohio State Fair. [More]

Talent to spare

Minster, Coldwater hosting pro bowling action this week

By Gary R. Rasberry

Football season is close to getting underway, but for this week, bowling rules in the Grand Lake area as Minster and Coldwater host events for the Professional Bowlers Association.

Minster gets the first shot at action on the lanes with the PBA Central Region Kremer Roofing Classic that begins today and wraps up Thursday at Community Lanes. [More]

Obituaries on August 9th, 2022

Michael Baucher

Michael L. Baucher, age 68, of Celina, passed away on August 8, 2022 at his residence in rural Celina. [More]

Linda Morris

Linda Gale Morris, 66, of Wapakoneta, OH died 1:52 p.m. Friday August 5, 2022 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]

Local pictures on August 9th, 2022

Subscriber stories on August 9th, 2022

City OKs $2M loan for electric facility

CELINA - A new $2 million electric distribution facility will be financed through a low interest loan program.

City council members at Monday night

St. Marys approve financing for building

ST. MARYS - City council members during their regular Monday meeting approved an ordinance to borrow $12 million for the new city municipal building.

The ordinance was approved after three readings and a public hearing held shortly before the regular meeting.

Man killed after thrown from motorcycle

AUGLAIZE COUNTY - A 31-year-old man was killed Saturday after being thrown from a motorcycle on State Route 385, east of New Hampshire.

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Council hears ordinance to reconstruct streets

NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard first reading of a resolution authorizing an application to Ohio Public Works Commission for funds to reconstruct Plum and Park streets and Eastmoor Drive.

School board wants input on building project

MARIA STEIN -- Gaining community input on a possible building project and addressing staffing issues as district enrollment continues to grow are among the goals for the upcoming school year outlined by Superintendent Mike Pohlman at Monday night's Marion Local school board meeting.

Community members discuss cameras in center

ST. HENRY - A group of about 10 community members attended Monday's board of education meeting to discuss installing cameras at the St. Henry Community Center.

Coldwater council hears ordinance about garbage

COLDWATER- Village council members at Monday's regular meeting gave second reading of an ordinance to crack down on people putting non-licensed items on public right-of-ways.

Area Roundup

Bulldogs second on tiebreaker in kickoff

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The Celina girls golf team opened its season with a strong showing at the Lincolnview Invitational at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert.

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