Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Tri Star restarts adult welding class
By William Kincaid
Ohio manufacturers are in desperate need of skilled workers.
Tri Star Career Compact has responded to the call by bringing back an adult welding class after a nearly 20-year hiatus.
"The whole region is screaming for help, and (they) can't get i [More]
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Police are warning residents to lock their doors at night following an unsolved home invasion early this morning.
A woman residing in the 300 block of Leona Street reportedly awoke to find a partially undressed man standing in her bedroom [More]
By Mark Ruschau
ROCKFORD -With the tournament opener just over a week away, the Parkway Panthers softball team is hitting its stride at the right time, as represented by its 16-1 five inning run rule contest of the Marion Local Flyers in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Monday afternoon at the Panther Softball Field in Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on May 1st, 2012
Margaret L. "Marge" Menchhofer, 91, St. Marys, died at 11:30 a.m. April 28, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Henrietta Helentjaris, 83, Celina, died April 25, 2012, at her residence.
She [More]
M. Donald Winkeljohn, 89, Celina, died at 4:25 p.m. April 29, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on May 1st, 2012
Subscriber stories on May 1st, 2012
A fast-moving storm brought down trees, utility poles and a pole barn as it whipped through Mercer and Auglaize counties Monday evening.
Mercer County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Robbins said winds destroyed a pole barn still under construction at the edge of Celina at 5402 Mud Pike.
GRAND LAKE - Grand Lake is one of 14 state-managed lakes and creeks that will get permanent algae signs this year, even if no algae toxin advisory exists.
CELINA - After logging 125,000 miles in an RV campaigning throughout the country during the last 12 years, Joe Schriner of Bluffton says he's probably the most well-traveled presidential candidate.
CELINA - Residents in the southwest part of town want better streets, improved water drainage and new sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
As city officia
Farmers try new planting method; more in north part of county plant cover crops
About six farmers in Mercer County planted corn into growing cover crops this year, a relatively new practice in the area.
They are among the first farmers in the county that he is aware of, to try the practice said Jim Hoorman, a cover crop expert and OSU Extension educator for Mercer County.
Monday Local Sports Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater was one out away from picking up a comeback 8-7 win over St. Henry in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action on Monday.