Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 10:45PM EDT until August 11 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1045 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Rockford, Moulton, Mendon, Buckland, Neptune, Tama, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Kossuth and Chattanooga.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 1:04PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, 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 Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 11:11PM EDT until August 11 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1111 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Bellefontaine, Kenton, West Liberty, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Quincy, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Valley Hi, Zanesfield and Big Springs.
69° 69° chance Tue 82° Tue 82° likely 66° 66° likely Wed 82° Wed 82° chance
Wednesday, August 16th, 2023
A boy and his horse went to the fair - and they warmed hearts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - An overwhelming display of love for a nearly 30-year-old draft horse named Tacoma turned what could have been a disheartening initial fair appearance into an unforgettable, confidence-building experience for 9-year-old Russell Dues.
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By Tom Haines
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys boys soccer team controlled the ball throughout the game and beat Toledo Central Catholic 9-0 at Roughrider Field on Tuesday, giving coach James Holtzapple a win in his first game in charge.
St. Marys consistently got to the ball faster in the midfield and put pressure on the Fighting Irish (0-2) from the start. [More]
Obituaries on August 16th, 2023
David Michael Litmer, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Denis (Deny) Joseph Dabbelt, 57, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, with family by his side. [More]
Linda L. Ellinger, 75, formerly of Celina, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Columbus, after a prolonged illness. [More]
William "Bill" Maze, 57, of St. Marys, was found deceased on Monday, August 13, 2023, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 16th, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 16th, 2023
CELINA - An investigation into alleged child abuse involving staff at Victorum Learning Center is ramping up after the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office confirmed it's reviewing potential charges.
CELINA - Frederick Cass on Tuesday was sentenced to six years in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for his role in the death of Lindeva "Lindy" Rosario.
MINSTER - Village councilors on Monday night moved to award several contracts for big-ticket projects worth millions of dollars.
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MENDON - Several village residents voiced disappointment after Tuesday evening's additional council meeting was effectively canceled due to a lack of quorum.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard second reading of an ordinance to award a $2 million contract for street reconstruction.
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ST. HENRY - St. Henry school board members on Monday approved a contract not to exceed $10,000 for architectural services related to the renovation of the elementary school playground.
Celina opens girls soccer season with 4-1 win over Ottoville
CELINA - The rainy and cool conditions did not dampen the season opener for the Celina girls soccer team.
The Bulldogs scored three times in the second half to bolster a 1-0 halftime lead and pick up a win over Ottoville 4-1 in the lidlifter at the soccer stadium.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kelly Holsinger scored with just under 25 minutes to play to give St. Marys a 2-1 victory over Bryan in the girls soccer opener for both teams at Recreation Park in Bryan.