Flood Watch issued August 11 at 7:04PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette IN, Franklin IN, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union IN and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette OH, Franklin OH, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union OH and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
66° 66° chance Wed 83° Wed 83° chance 66° 66° chance Thu 82° Thu 82° likely
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Friday, July 31st, 2020
Mercer County Fair officials drop concerts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Fair officials have been forced to drop the country and Christian concerts from this year's fair schedule due to Gov. Mike DeWine's recent order prohibiting rides, games and grandstand events.
Fair officials had secured marquee acts Sawyer Brown and BlackHawk for the Aug. 14 country concert and Grammy Award-winning For King and Country for the Aug. 15 Christian concert. [More]
Obituaries on July 31st, 2020
Ruth Mueller
Ruth P. Mueller, age 99, of Maria Stein, passed away on July 30, 2020 at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Beverly Farrenkopf
Beverly A. Bibler (Schaller) Farrenkopf, age 84 of Coldwater, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Walter Colvin
Walter David Colvin, 73, of St. Marys, OH died Friday July 24, 2020 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Paul Millisor
Paul C. Millisor, 86, of Wapakoneta, died 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Gardens at Wapakoneta. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 31st, 2020
12th COVID-related death in Mercer
CELINA - A 12th person has died from COVID-19 and nine new cases were reported in Mercer County on Thursday, bringing the county's total number of cases to 479.
Economy tanks but area fares better
CELINA - Although Mercer County has experienced its fair share of economic woes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, county economic development director Jared Ebbing said the area has fared better than others due to its diverse economy and resilient businesses and residents.
Downtown makeover gains steam
CELINA - The ongoing demolition and renovation of aging, rundown buildings signal an exciting reshaping of parts of downtown Celina, mayor Jeff Hazel said this week.
Area small businesses could get funds
CELINA - Mercer County small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 through a new program authorized by county commissioners on Thursday.
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