Flood Watch issued August 13 at 11:45AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Legend of the Bloody Bridge: Real or Myth?
Bridge is a popular attraction at Halloween
By Erin Gardner
ST. MARYS - On a cool fall night in 1854, Minnie Warren and Jack Billings crossed a bridge just outside of Spencerville as they made their way home from a party.
Waiting for them on the bridge was a lone figure holding an ax. Upon further inspection, the couple realized it was Bill Jones, a man who had competed for Warren's affection and lost. [More]
King faces Rodriguez in state rep race
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Voters on Nov. 8 will decide whether Republican Angela N. King or Democrat Sophia Rodriguez will win Ohio's 84th District Seat.
The seat, currently held by Republican Susan Manchester of Waynesfield, is part of the recently re-drawn lines for the Ohio House. The current 84th District includes all of Mercer County, southern Auglaize County and northern Darke County. [More]
County health district levy back on levy
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Mercer County voters will determine the fate of a new Mercer County Health District operating levy during the Nov. 8 general election after the levy failed at the May primary election.
If passed, the 0.55-mill, five-year levy would generate $623,120 the first year of collection, according to county health commissioner Jason Menchhofer. [More]
Cavs beat Bearcats to advance
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The first time Coldwater and Spencerville played in girls soccer, the Cavaliers came away with a 1-0 win.  
Tuesday night in the teams' Division III sectional opener, the Cavaliers didn't waste time getting the lead and keeping it.
Photo album of the game
The Cavaliers scored six minutes into the match, added two more first-half goals and let the defense take control the rest of the way with a 3-0 win over the Bearcats at chilly, windy and wet Cavalier Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2022
David Borchers
David G. Borchers, 54, of Russia, Ohio, died on Monday, October. 17, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Cheryl Braun
Cheryl A. Braun - dedicated wife, beloved mother of three, dearly loved grandmo [More]
Glen Harner
Glen E. Harner, age 95, of Mendon, passed away on October 18, 2022, at 2:54 am at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Mary Broerman
Mary J. Broerman, 60, Fort Loramie, died Oct. 17, 2022, at Versailles Rehabilit [More]
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Subscriber stories on October 19th, 2022
Rockford votes to raise base water rate
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed on third reading an ordinance to raise the base water rate from $33 to $53.
The resoluti
Officials talk building space at county fairgrounds
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners and stakeholders during a Tuesday meeting zeroed in on options to build a partially enclosed structure near the horseshoe area at the Auglaize County fairgrounds.
Minster council hears ordinance to annex 1.1 acres
MINSTER - Councilors gave first reading to an ordinance to annex 1.1 acres of land to the village during Tuesday night's meeting.
The tract, owned by Harold and Diane Riethman, is located on West State Route 119 east of the railroad tracks.
Celina out in opener
Celina girls struggle on defense, knocked out by Elida
CELINA - Celina's defensive struggles in the first half bled over to the start of the second, and it proved costly.
Elida went up 4-3 in the first
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Bulldogs volleyball opens with win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened the Division II volleyball tournament in fine fashion with a 25-13, 25-15, 25-13 victory over Fostoria on Tuesday night at the Intermediate School.
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