Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:41PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 441 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Bremen, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Kettlersville, Fryburg, and Lake Loramie State Park.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 110.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Monday, January 15th, 2018
Longtime coach Al Souder honored
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - Al Souder won many games during his 15-year tenure as Fort Recovery's boys basketball coach, including the 1971 Class A state championship.
On Saturday night, his son, Tom, was a winner in Fort Recovery, too.
Tom Souder returned to his hometown on Saturday night as coach of Worthington Kilbourne. His team scored its second win of the season in dramatic fashion. [More]
Obituaries on January 15th, 2018
Wilma M. Bergman-Wynk, age 90, of Osgood, Ohio, died on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
George Eldon "Smokey" Hackett, 86, Celina, died on Jan. 6, 2018, at his home. [More]
Richard J. Hayman, 85, Rockford, died on Jan. 12, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane [More]
Local pictures on January 15th, 2018
Subscriber stories on January 15th, 2018
Less snow than predicted falls but still a hassle
Early predictions for the weekend called for more than 20 inches of snow to blanket Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Although that forecast did not become reality, winter's chill was still felt by area residents.
CELINA - For the first 1 1/2 quarters. Coldwater and Celina duked it out. After that, it was all Cavaliers thanks to solid shooting and defense in an 80-61 win over the Bulldogs at the Fieldhouse on Saturday night.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster's comeback attempt on a last-second three-point attempt at the buzzer fell short as Elyria Catholic handed t
WOHSBC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A loss by Shawnee allowed the St. Marys boys to claim a share of first place in the WOHSBC North Division after last Saturday's competition.