Flood Warning issued September 16 at 6:44AM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 642 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area, with several roads closed near and west of Celina. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Carthagena, Neptune, Chattanooga and Maria Stein.
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 4:36AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 435 AM 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 in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Fryburg, McCartyville, Montra, St. Johns, Bulkhead and Egypt.
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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Obituaries on February 20th, 2025
Jim M. "Money" Monroe, age 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded [More]
Elizabeth "Jeannie" Meyer, 67, of Saint Marys, died suddenly on February 6, 2025, at her residence. [More]
Virginia Stone, 82, Celina, died Feb. 18, 2025, at her home in Highland Park. [More]
Stories on February 20th, 2025
Head Start exec makes case for federal funding
CELINA - Mercer County Head Start is planning to throw a big party in April to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the federally funded early education program that serves some of the nation's neediest families and children. [More]
CELINA - A 25-year-old New Paris man was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after being involved in a 2023 head-on collision with a horse-drawn buggy that killed a 1-year-old girl and injured several members of her family.
Horse and Buggy Tales
This week we are quoting short news items that appeared in the local press during 1922.
Ed Moyer, age about 55 and married, was shot and killed by thieves, Wednesday night about 8 p.m. at the Mrs. Ocie Behymer Farm, west of Rockford, Ohio.
Division II Southwest District Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Last year, the Fort Recovery girls earned their first-ever trip to the Division II state bowling tournament as a team.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida dominated the first half and never looked back as Celina ended its girls basketball season in a 64-28 loss to Elida in the Division III district semifinals on Wednesday night at Columbus Grove High School.
Local pictures on February 20th, 2025