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.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Obituaries on March 22nd, 2025
Charles "Al" Summers, age 75, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
He was born June 16, 1949, in Dayton, OH to the late Ernest and Alta Mae Summers. [More]
Funeral rites for Jerry L. Grunden were held march 21, 2025, at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Christian officiated. [More]
Stories on March 22nd, 2025
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District is bleeding money to such an extent that its officials, who went before the Mercer County Budget Commission on Friday morning requesting a 15% increase in annual appropriations, were asked to considering running a property tax levy. [More]
CHICKASAW - Village councilors plan to pave three streets with assistance from a state grant.
As part of a joint application to the Ohio Public Works Commission filed by St. Henry officials, Chickasaw will receive $62,000 in grant funding.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart urges motorists to use caution over the next few months as community youth groups will be picking up litter in ditches along many county roads.
Boys State Basketball Tournament
Westerville North jumped out to a 23-8 lead after the first quarter and held Massillon Perry to just 18 points in the second half to win the program'
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