Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 6:30PM EDT until August 19 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 630 PM 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. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 6:33PM EDT until August 19 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges 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. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... New Bremen, Minster, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Huntsville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville, Lewistown and Egypt.
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Friday, April 8th, 2022
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Now that all state requirements have been followed, Mercer County commissioners set a public hearing to consider regulating short-term rentals of properties in East Jefferson Township.
County commissioners on Thursday moved to schedule a public hearing on the proposed zoning amendment for 1 p.m. May 3 in the first floor conference room of the Central Services Building located at 220 W. Livingston St., Celina. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - Sometimes, one run is all a team needs.
A first-inning run by Marion Local held up as Ashlyn Bohman outdueled Carlee Rethman and the Flyers opened Midwest Athletic Conference softball play with a 1-0 win over the Redskins at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on April 8th, 2022
Betty Jean (Moorman) May, 92, was called to the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Diana M. Goettemoeller, age 63 of Botkins, Ohio died at 11:54 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by family at her home. [More]
BerthaJane Pummell, age 84, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. [More]
Larry D. Hamilton, age 88, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on April 8th, 2022
Subscriber stories on April 8th, 2022
Vote '22
CELINA - City voters will determine whether a 0.5% income tax for police, fire and street improvements should be renewed another seven years when they cast their ballots for the May 3 primary election.
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors at a special meeting Thursday morning began the search for a new administrator after accepting Michael Watercutter's resignation.
Wright State-Lake Campus grads set example
Wright State-Lake Campus graduates Ben Strang and Madison Pape are shinning examples of how hands-on educational opportunities at the Lake campus can open the door to fulfilling jobs in the future, according to campus staff.
ST. MARYS- Three Dayton adults were arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing merchandise from Bath and Body Works and leading police on a chase that was brought to halt with stop sticks north of Sidney.
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect state highways in Mercer County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit the ODOT website and OHGO.com for travel updates.
MINSTER - Both pitchers got off to a shaky start before settling down, but only New Bremen was able to capitalize.
The Cardinals jumped on Johnny N
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Reece Dellinger, Adam Hrycko and Evan Harlamert combined on a no-hitter as Coldwater opened defense of its share of the Midwest Athletic Conference baseball title with a 12-0 victory over New Knoxville at Veterans Field on Thursday.