Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 8:26AM EDT until September 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 1100 AM EDT.
* At 826 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
Fairground's chapel is taking shape
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - While most Grand Lake area students reported to homeroom on Monday morning, juniors from the Tri-Star Career Compact construction course were busy installing the steeple of the Cornerstone Chapel at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
The 19 juniors are working on the chapel as part of their school year project. [More]
Goodwin, assistants share credit for dynastic decades
By Dave Stilwell
When you look at the Marion Local football dynasty, the stats, records and accomplishments of the last 25 years can be a bit gaudy to the casual observer.
But behind it all is a humble, yet dedicated, coaching staff that doesn't count trophies or worry about winning streaks. Instead, the focus is on teamwork, continuous improvement, and achieving perfection. The wins, and the trophies, take care of themselves. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2023
Allen E. Vordermark, age 89, of St. Marys, Ohio, formerly of Michigan and South [More]
Barbara (Preston) Suhr-Reder, 85, Celina, died Nov. 19, 2023, at Celina Manor N [More]
Local pictures on November 21st, 2023
Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2023
CELINA - School board members on Monday night voted to forgo incorporating a storm shelter into the new 7-12 grade school gymnasium, backtracking on their decision last spring to keep the structure in the design blueprint.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members took the first step toward building a new junior high building on Monday night.
They also made plans to carve out much-needed classroom space to accommodate growing enrollment until the building project is completed in 2026.
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday evening authorized the mayor and village administrator to bid and purchase 89 acres of land on behalf of the village for potential residential expansion.
MINSTER - School board members accepted a $1.257 million bid from the Southern Bleacher Company of Graham, Texas, to replace the press box and bleachers at Minster Memorial Field.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
I sure hope you all have had the opportunity to enjoy the awesome weather we have been having. Living in Ohio, the weather changes on a dime, and it
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The United States women's goalball team improved to 2-0 in pool play with a 9-1 win over host Chile during the Parapan American Games held in Santiago on Monday. The U.S. won its opening game over the weekend 5-3 over Canada.