Flood Warning issued September 16 at 6:44AM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 642 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area, with several roads closed near and west of Celina. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Carthagena, Neptune, Chattanooga and Maria Stein.
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 4:36AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 435 AM 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 in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Fryburg, McCartyville, Montra, St. Johns, Bulkhead and Egypt.
Today 86° Today 86° chance likely 70° 70° chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° chance 67° 67° slight chance
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Tri Star students step up
Youths construct kiosk stations for fairgrounds
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact construction students have been using their newly acquired skills to build three "you are here" stations for the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
The 15 juniors from nine area school districts have put rivalries aside and are working together to give back to the community, teacher Brett McGillvary said. [More]
Cavs beat Flyers for 16th straight victory
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - The Coldwater Cavaliers have won 16 straight after Tuesday's 5-1 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over Marion Local.
One more win give the Cavaliers at least a share of the MAC title. Two more assures them the whole pie.
On this night, Jacob Wenning pitched a complete-game two-hitter and the Cavaliers got some timely two-out hits against Flyer ace Tim Knapschaefer, who also went the distance for his team at Veterans Field. [More]
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Celina
School board plans to lay off 2
CELINA - School board members during tonight's meeting will consider laying off two classified employees.
Staff whose positions might be eliminated are intermediate school teacher's assistant Jackie Gregor and high school guidance secretary Tami LaRue.
Teacher puts best foot forward in shoe art contest
Hailey Gross' students aim to win $75,000 for area art program
VAN WERT - Shoes designed by Coldwater native and resident Hailey Gross' art students have a chance to earn $75,000 for their school's art program, part of a nationwide competition against 500 other schools.
CHIP program review slated in Mendon
MENDON - Village council members learned at Tuesday night's meeting of an upcoming presentation on the Community Housing Improvement Program.
Counc
Medical center returns to normal operations
CELINA - Mercer Health's Community Medical Center is returning to normal operations after flooding had forced the building and the stretch of U.S. 127 where it's located to be closed.
Shrine to host prayer service in light of poor farming conditions
MARIA STEIN - In light of the recent flooding and poor farming conditions, the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will host a special prayer servi
Plans to spray drainage ditches announced
Crews are tentatively scheduled soon to begin this year's herbicidal spray application of various open drainage ditches in Mercer County, county engineer Jim Wiechart has announced.
County meet begins
Flyers have big opening day
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Marion Local had a stellar start to the 2019 Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track and Field Meet on Tuesday at Cavalier Stadium in Coldwater.
Alig, Cardinals shut down Indians
FORT RECOVERY - Spencer Alig may not have had his best stuff, but thanks to solid defense, it was enough to pick up a 5-0 victory over Fort Recovery in MAC baseball action on Tuesday at Fort Recovery.
Peebles store is on the way out; will be replaced by Gordmans
CELINA - Officials from Stage Stores, which own Peebles, will convert the Celina store into a Gordmans, which should open this summer.
Stage is co
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