Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 3:55PM EDT until August 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 PM EDT, radar 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 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may occur.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 4:25PM EDT until August 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 425 PM 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 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Hardin, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Swanders, Montra, Mccartyville, Maplewood, Pemberton and Lake Loramie State Park.
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Monday, August 24th, 2015
Deadly weekend claims 3 area lives
By Jared Mauch
NEW BREMEN - A 19-year-old man who was slated to coach youth basketball later this year was killed early Sunday morning in a camper fire in a field along Southland Road.
Ben Homan of New Bremen was found dead inside the camper by St. Marys Township fire and EMS officials who responded to the scene following a 911 call placed at 1:12 a.m. The camper was fully engulfed when three fire trucks and 14 crew members arrived on scene, fire chief Chad Hicks told the newspaper. [More]
Deadly weekend claims 3 area lives
By Shelley Grieshop
COLDWATER - A 24-year-old man was killed late Saturday morning when his motorcycle was struck by a sport utility vehicle on state Route 219, west of Gause Road in Butler Township.
Dustin A. Rutter, 321 E. College St., Coldwater, was taken by squad to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, where he later was pronounced dead. [More]
Deadly weekend claims 3 area lives
By Shelley Grieshop
MERCER - A 42-year-old Wapakoneta man was killed just after midnight today when the pickup he was driving was struck by a semitrailer at the intersection of state Route 707 and U.S. 127.
Andrew J. Hughes was taken by a Rockford squad to Van Wert County Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. [More]
Obituaries on August 24th, 2015
Betty Anspach, 74, of Van Wert, Ohio and Nokomis, Florida, lost her courageous battle with Liver cancer on August 10, 2015 in Sarasota, Florida. [More]
Dorothy M. Wilker, age 93, of Celina, died on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Julius A. "Julie" Jutte, 85, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on August 22, 2015, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Virginia L. Davis, affectionately called Sis, 87, of Celina, died at 4:18 P.M., August 21, 2015, at Briarwood Manor, Coldwater. [More]
Michael J. Fariello, 65, general manager of the Skyline restaurant in Troy, died at midnight Aug. 20, 2015, at his home in St. Marys. [More]
Ben P. Homan, 19, New Bremen, died on Aug. 23, 2015.
He was the son of John and Jean Schmitmeyer Homan. [More]
Odessa Cleo (Massie) Loughridge, 92, Celina, Ohio died at 12:01 p.m. Aug. 23, 2 [More]
John Rosengarten, Celina, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Aug. 24, 2015, at home.
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Irene Will, 77, St. Sebastian, died on Aug. 24, 2015.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Sebastian Church. [More]
Local pictures on August 24th, 2015
Subscriber stories on August 24th, 2015
CELINA - The mighty roar of two hydroplanes on the course at The Ohio Governor's Cup Regatta on Saturday evoked strong memories in sisters Shauna King-Simms and Sharyl King Strunk, who watched along Lakeshore Drive.
A local group of horse enthusiasts has joined the nonprofit Ohio Horsemen's Council to provide more services to its members and increase participation.
CELINA - Bobby Kennedy enjoys coming to Celina and putting on a show for the spectators at the Ohio Governor's Cup Regatta.
Winning makes it even more enjoyable.
2015 Cavalier Spikeoff
COLDWATER - If the action from Saturday's matches of the Coldwater Spikeoff is any indication of what the rest of the volleyball season has in store, there will be some great matches.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen opened its 2015 volleyball schedule with a big win over Troy Christian at home Saturday morning.
The Cardinals won 25-7, 25-8, 25-13.