Flood Warning issued September 17 at 4:22PM EDT until September 17 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 421 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area, with numerous roads remaining closed due to high water. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience 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.
65° 65° chance Fri 77° Fri 77° 60° 60° Sat 78° Sat 78° likely
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012
Parade grand marshal knows everyone's name
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - "Bulldog Bill" may be more popular than the presidential candidates and certainly has more charisma.
Bill Nietfeld, also known as "Celina Bill," is a familiar face at sporting events, festivals and just about every local gathering that draws fans, spectators and patrons. [More]
Celina radio personality on road to recovery
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - Jim Coons smiled as he looked around the lobby at WCSM Radio, following a recent lunch with fellow staff members.
"I left feet first on a gurney the last time I was here," he said. "At least I'm getting around on my own two feet now."
Coons, program director at the station, is recuperating from a stroke he suffered while on the air March 22. [More]
Obituaries on July 26th, 2012
Donald Vander Horst
Donald J. Vander Horst Sr., 87, died at 10:30 p.m. July 24, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Lance Evans
Lance A. Evans, 66, New Knoxville, died at 5:59 p.m. July 22, 2012, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Jimmie Lee Vogan
Jimmie Lee Vogan, 76, Ohio City, died at 6:09 a.m. July 25, 2012, at his home following a long illness. [More]
Lester Young
Lester Young, 74, Celina, died July 25, 2012.
Services are pending with Cisco [More]
Carol Hagen
Carol J. Hagen, 91, Celina, died at 10:31 a.m. July 24, 2012, at The Gardens, Celina. [More]
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Rumble strips added to boost safety on U.S. 127
Centerline rumble strips recently were installed as a safety measure along a deadly stretch of U.S. 127 in Mercer County.
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Tabfest raises money for charities
MENDON - Local rock 'n roll fans don't have to drive hundreds of miles to attend a multi-day music festival featuring national and regional touring acts.
Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden blast crowd with heavy metal
NOBLESVILLE - Original shock-rocker Alice Cooper and British new wave metal titan Iron Maiden both indulge in an over-the-top, theatrical brand of heavy metal that when performed live is as celebrated for its elaborate stage setup as it is for its thunderous music.
Mariners split two with Settlers
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Grand Lake Mariners extended their winning streak to four games after a 3-2 triumph over Licking County in the first game of Wednesday's Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League doubleheader before the Settlers regrouped and won the nightcap 7-2.
Celina hosting 7-on-7 tomorrow
With two-a-day football practices beginning on Monday, Celina is hosting its inaugural 7-on-7 passing tournament on Friday as offseason activities come to a close.
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