Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 6:15AM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 615 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 5:32AM EDT until August 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Union County in central Ohio... Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 930 AM EDT.
* At 532 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville and Ridgeway.
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Saturday, October 27th, 2018
Woman recalls being raped after party
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Many people aren't aware of how episodes such as the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings can open a Pandora's box into the past for rape and sexual-assault survivors, one local survivor said.
Heather Schmidt, 46, Celina, said she was 15 years old when she was raped. After a party where she said alcohol was involved, she became separated from her friends and ended up at a stranger's house miles away from home. [More]
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - It was a wet and wild Friday night at Skip Baughman Stadium.
After fumbling away the go-ahead two-point conversion try with 50 seconds to play, Wapakoneta recovered an onside kick, connected on a long pass and then Tristan Gesler kicked a 23-yard field goal with 18 seconds left to give the Redskins a stunning 26-24 victory over St. Marys. [More]
Obituaries on October 27th, 2018
Joyce A. Jansen passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018 at the age of 58. [More]
Paul J. Siebert, age 99, of Neptune, Ohio, passed away at Celina Manor on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10:45 am. [More]
Local pictures on October 27th, 2018
Subscriber stories on October 27th, 2018
CELINA - A building purchased by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources due to flooding issues near Grand Lake's spillway has been sold.
Accordin
Halloween celebrations usually involve costumes, trick or treat, parades and parties.
In all the excitement, local law enforcement wants to remind the public to take proper precautions to ensure everyone's safety.
Parkway
ROCKFORD - Budget cuts at Parkway Local Schools have improved the district's financial outlook, treasurer Debbie Pierce told board members on Thursday while presenting her five-year forecast.
Marion rallies in second half, but Coldwater wins in overtime
COLDWATER - The first half belonged to the Coldwater defense.
The second half belonged to the Marion Local offense.
Overtime went to the fans who stayed through the rain and wind to watch a classic battle.
MINSTER - It was Senior Night in Minster, and the Wildcats came out strong to start the game, chalking up a 19-0 halftime lead over the New Bremen Cardinals. Minster then used a strong run offense and a stifling pass defense to hold on for a 25-15 victory.
CELINA - Seniors Kyle Zizelman and Brett Schwieterman combined for more that 300 yards rushing as Celina ended its season with an impressive 38-21 victory over the Shawnee Indians Friday night at Celina Stadium.
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
Zach Niekamp and Jaren Fishbaugh had two rushing touchdowns apiece as the St. Henry erupted for 28 points in the second quarter and ended the regular season with a 43-8 victory over Parkway in Rockford.