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Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 1:10PM EDT until July 27 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 110 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, New Knoxville, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 1:08PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 108 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
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... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.

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Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

Treatment train online

LFA OKs final payment for site

By Ed Gebert

CELINA - Construction of the Coldwater Creek Treatment Train has wrapped up.

Lake Facilities Authority Board members on Tuesday afternoon approved final payment of $20,000. The $2.1 million project uses a former 40-acre farm field as a water trea [More]

Redskins win sectional golf title

Minster girls, Schmitmeyer and Stukey also advance to district

By Gary R. Rasberry

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

St. Henry had a dominating day on the links in capturing the Division II girls sectional golf championship held Tuesday at a windy Celina Lynx Golf Course.

The Redskins finished with a 379 to claim the title and advance to next week's district tournament on Monday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington. [More]

Obituaries on September 28th, 2016

Janet Harrod

Janet M. Harrod age 52 of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 12:04 PM at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]

Janice Barr

Janice L. Barr, 87, Coldwater, died on Sept. 14, 2016, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]

Mary Lou Goodwin

Mary Lou Goodwin, 87, Van Wert, died at 7:25 p.m. Sept. 24, 2016, at Van Wert Manor. [More]

Frederick Hein

Frederick "Fritz" Hein, 90, Chickasaw, died on Sept. 27, 2016, at Mercer County [More]

Local pictures on September 28th, 2016

Subscriber stories on September 28th, 2016

Council says street, water work will take time

CELINA - City council members on Monday night noted the city's dilapidated streets and drinking water concerns were long in the making and will take time to solve.

Officials looked at prior claim of abuse

FORT RECOVERY - Mercer County Sheriff's deputies in August had been called over welfare concerns to the 5098 Rauh Road home, where 4-year-old Jaxxen Baker died Sunday, sheriff Jeff Grey said during Tuesday's news conference.

Council OKs purchase of generator

Unit needed for Celina water plant

CELINA - City council members this week passed legislation to set aside nearly $150,000 to replace a backup generator, continue maintenance work on city hall and pay a final purchase order for a past project.

Man faces charges in theft of two vehicles

ST. MARYS - A St. Marys man has been arrested on charge of stealing two vehicles in Mercer and Auglaize counties.

St. Marys police arrested Jacob Johnson, 19, for the theft of a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property on Monday afternoon.

Mendon council approves order for street striping

MENDON - Crews will soon paint new yellow lines down the middle of Main Street.

Council members approved a motion for a $1,569 work order on Tuesday to restripe South Main Street this fall.

Bulldogs win battle with rival St. Marys

Casto's kick gives Celina victory in matchup of WBL unbeatens

ST. MARYS - The Battle of Grand Lake boys soccer was indeed a battle from start to finish.

The deciding blow came from Celina's Jarren Casto with 12:17 remaining.

Coldwater holds on to beat Celina

CELINA - Playing without two of her top hitters, Coldwater volleyball Nikki Etzler relied on her team's leadership during Tuesday's Mercer County battle at Celina.

Panthers sweep LCC to improve to 11-7

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Parkway improved to 11-7 on the volleyball season with a three-set sweep over Lima Central Catholic on Tuesday night at Monsignor Herr Gymnasium in Lima.

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