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.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Fishermen hooked on carp
Anglers hope to catch the big prize in Get the Carp Outta Here tournament
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Carp fishermen Rick Cox and Joe Wright practice their own form of CPR - catch, photograph and release.
But this weekend, the two men are willing to keep as many of the rough fish as they can in an attempt to win money and prizes as part of the three-day Get the Carp Outta Here tournament on Grand Lake. [More]
Local track athletes perform well during finals of field events
State Track Field Event Finals
By Bruce Monnin
COLUMBUS - Field events dominated the action for local athletes on the first day of the state track meet on Friday. The finals were completed in all field events involving local athletes with the exception of the Division II shot put. The finals in the shot put and the rest of the running events will occur today. [More]
Local pictures on June 4th, 2011
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Jail population doesn't meet expectations
Behind bars
CELINA - More than half the beds at the 15-month-old county jail remain empty each day, contrary to predictions by officials before its construction.
Sex offender sought by sherriff's office found
Celina Police on Friday morning apprehended a sex offender being sought by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Mark Herron, 46, 525 Lisle St., Celina, was taken into custody hours less than a day after the sheriff's office requested public assistance in locating him.
Distance relays finish season strong
State Track Running Finals
COLUMBUS - Friday's portion of the state track meet featured the finals in only one type of running event, the 3,200-meter relays. Though only three of these races involved area teams, they provided good action and results for local fans.
Plenty of locals aiming for the podium
State Track Preliminary Races
Semifinal heats were run in the shorter running races to determine the nine finalists to compete in each of these events today. Several area athletes were able to survive and will have a chance to contend for a state championship in their events.
Celina youth sports gets a helping hand from Kerns, Chevy
The Kerns General Motors Center is certainly stepping up to the plate when it comes to youth baseball this summer.
Through a partnership with the C
Celina falls on the road to Shawnee
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina dropped to 1-1 on the young ACME season after losing to Western Buckeye League foe Shawnee 5-2 on Friday night.
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