Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 3:38AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 338 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 2:31AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance 74° 74° slight chance Tomorrow 90° Tomorrow 90° chance 71° 71° chance
Monday, October 23rd, 2023
From staff reports
CELINA - A 39-year-old Coldwater Emergency Medical Services volunteer was arrested Saturday morning on multiple charges, including eight felony counts of theft of drugs.
Ashlee R. Heinl-Botkin of Coldwater was booked into the Mercer County jail and is being held without bond until further order of the court, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey. [More]
Mendon levy
By Leslie Klosterman
MENDON - Village voters will decide on a five-year, 2.5-mill renewal operating levy at the Nov. 7 general election.
The current levy was first placed on the ballot in 2008, according to village fiscal officer Kristina Boroff. If renewed, the levy would continue to collect $15,401 annually. The owner of a $100,000 home would continue to pay $74 a year. [More]
Bryan defeats St. Marys in overtime battle
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Just like the first meeting in August, St. Marys and Bryan played each other tough.
Unfortunately for the Roughriders, the outcome was different this time around.
Photo album of the game
Kailee Thiel's knock-in of Ella Voigt's corner kick with 5:44 remaining in the second overtime allowed Bryan to end St. Marys' season 2-1 in the Division II girls soccer sectional final at Roughrider Field on a rainy Saturday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on October 23rd, 2023
Early Saturday morning, October 21, 2023, Sue (Kaiser) Schmiesing went to live [More]
James S. Rodriguez, 86, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Nancy Hawk Jenkins, 80, died at Carlisle Manor in New Carlisle, Ohio on Sept. 29, 2023 at 4:00 pm. She had suffered from several health issues. [More]
James A. Patton, age 75, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Dayton VA Medical Center. [More]
Local pictures on October 23rd, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 23rd, 2023
ST. MARYS - Situated in the center of Gethsemane Cemetery, The Angel of Hope Prayer Garden was created as place of hope and healing for people of all faiths dealing with the loss of a child.
KALIDA - New Knoxville rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the final 25 minutes, only to see its season end on a penalty kick in the final 20 seconds.
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ROSSBURG - To say the first Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC) to be held at Eldora Speedway was full of suspense on Sunday evening would be an understatement.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area cross country teams traveled to Columbus Grove on Saturday for the district meet with several teams and individuals earning trips to next week's regional meet in Tiffin.