Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 3:38AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 338 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 2:31AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
70° 70° chance Wed 91° Wed 91° slight chance 73° 73° chance Thu 92° Thu 92° chance
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
County retirees amass more than 100 years
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Mercer County Engineer's Office took a huge hit at the end of 2016 when three longtime employees retired after more than 100 years of combined service.
But the three men - engineer technician/surveyor Vernon Eichler, 69, Celina; operations manager Michael Borns, 65, Celina; and bridge worker John Menchhofer, 60, Coldwater - believe their replacements will do just fine taking over their responsibilities. [More]
Obituaries on January 4th, 2017
Shirley Clark
Shirley Ann Clark, 72 of St. Marys, formerly of McCartyville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at 1:36 PM at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Ruby Clausing
Ruby Arvesta Clausing, 93, formerly of Wapakoneta, died at 10:48 p.m. Jan. 2, 2017, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Anita Mathys
Anita K. Mathys, 53, Geneva, Indiana, died unexpectedly at her home on Jan. 2, 2017. [More]
Dorothy O'Brien
Dorothy Ellen O'Brien, 95, Celina, died on Jan. 3, 2017, at Celina Manor Nursin [More]
Anna Louise Wiedeman
Anna Louise Wiedeman, age 98 passed away December 29, 2016, at 2:58 P.M. at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 4th, 2017
Minster planning to grow
MINSTER - Officials are considering annexing 17.5 acres of land from Jackson Township into the village.
Council members on Tuesday gave first readi
Bretz re-elected to Fort position
Committee appointments OK'd
FORT RECOVERY - Dave Bretz will return as village council president after having been re-elected to the post at Tuesday's meeting.
Councilors also approved a list of committee assignments made by mayor Dave Kaup. All agreed to extend their service by another term.
St. Henry board leader retains post
Emergency levy millage lowered
ST. HENRY - Andy Fullenkamp will once again serve as school board president in 2017.
Fullenkamp was re-elected at Tuesday night's organizational meeting. Paul Moorman was chosen as board vice president.
Date approved for 'Wining' event
CELINA - The second annual Women Wining About Winter is set for Feb. 25 at a variety of downtown businesses.
The event, which is sponsored by the C
Indians beat 'Riders to stay perfect
ST. MARYS - More than two weeks had passed since Fort Recovery last played a game.
During that time, the Indians continued to grind on the practice court back home and even held a session in the famous Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana.
Flyers roll past 'Roaders
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local led Bradford 34-6 at halftime and never looked back in bouncing back from Saturday's loss to Wapakoneta with a 68-17 win over the Railroaders in Bradford on Tuesday night.
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