Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 7:14AM EDT until September 5 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... North Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 714 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Rockford, New Knoxville, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Maria Stein, State Route 116 at State Route 197 and Chattanooga.
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:09AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 709 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ohio City, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, and Bulkhead.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
Local vet finds satisfaction helping others
By Eric Adams
The United States military is rife with unique divisions, assignments and experiences that span many eras and regions of the globe. Service men and women were harkened to their calling for different purposes but on Monday, they were recognized as one. [More]
Division III District Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
SPENCERVILLE - Consistency is the mark of a good program, and the Minster boys and girls once again demonstrated that they have two of the best track programs around.
The two Wildcat teams swept both halves of the Division III district track meet for the fourth consecutive year Saturday. [More]
Obituaries on May 28th, 2013
William Donohoe, 64, Rockford, died at 11:50 p.m. May 24, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Velma A. Moeller, 76, Coldwater, died May 25, 2013, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Margaret Lee Romine Mescher, 89, Portland, Ind., passed away May 25, 2013, at her residence. [More]
Gerald H. Siebert, 72, Celina, passed away May 27, 2013, at his home.
Funeral [More]
Gertrude Celina Smelser, 98, Celina, died at 12:21 p.m. May 24, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Michael "Speaky" Speakman, 67, St. Marys, died May 27, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on May 28th, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 28th, 2013
Mercer County sees return on investment
CELINA - City officials have paid off the remaining debt on the Main Street reconstruction project completed in 2011.
Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel presented a check for $937,553.26 to Mercer County Treasurer Dave Kaiser on Friday.
WAPAKONETA - A 79-year-old man was killed Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 in Auglaize County.
Pronounced dead at the scene was Hir
ST. HENRY - Seventy-four high school seniors were awarded diplomas Sunday afternoon at the middle school gymnasium.
St. Henry High School class valedictorians this year were Maxwell Bensman and Caleb Hemmelgarn. Salutatorian was Kelsey Prenger.
Division II Boys Tennis District
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The run for a berth in the state tennis tournament ended on Saturday for the Celina tennis doubles team of Aaron Seibel and Keaton Mohler. The tandem finished fourth at the Division II district tournament at Bowling Green.
Division IV Findlay Regional Softball Preview
Parkway softball coach Mark Esselstein noted that there is some similarities between his squad and New Riegel, who will take on the Panthers in the Division IV regional semifinals on Wednesday at Findlay High School.
Eldora Speedway's Johnny Appleseed Classic
ROSSBURG - Jeff Babcock is familiar with Eldora Speedway's victory lane. The Wayne, Ohio native has been there in an Eldora Stock car and has parked