Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 7:14AM EDT until September 5 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... North Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 714 AM 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 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Rockford, New Knoxville, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Maria Stein, State Route 116 at State Route 197 and Chattanooga.
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:09AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 709 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ohio City, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, and Bulkhead.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Friday, October 18th, 2024
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The Smash Burger is an Instant Celina Hit
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For a soft opening with little fanfare, Smash City Grill saw good sales on Thursday afternoon as its staff churned out smash burgers, chili dogs, ice cream nachos and other comfort foods.
Located in downtown Celina at 109 W. Logan St., Smash City Grill has set up shop in the former Dairy Cone, which was long a community institution frequented by generations of families and children. [More]
Levy for South Central Fire District on November ballot
Granville Township
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- South Central Mercer Fire District officials are asking voters to approve a five-year, 2.5-mills replacement levy to continue funding fire protection operations.
If approved, the levy would collect $501,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $87.50 a year, according to the Mercer County Auditor' Office. [More]
Levy for Butler Township fire protection on November ballot
By Abigail Miller
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Butler Township voters will decide on a five-year, 1.8-mills renewal fire protection levy on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The funds would be used to upgrade fire department equipment and keep up with state and federal mandates. [More]
Getting a great start
New Knoxville wins tournament opener over Ridgemont
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW KNOXVILLE - Whatever nerves New Knoxville had in the opening set of its Division VII sectional volleyball match, they dissipated quickly.
The Rangers advanced to the Shawnee district semifinals with a 25-10, 25-5, 25-6 win over Ridgemont at the Barn on Thursday night, improving to 13-10 on the season. [More]
Obituaries on October 18th, 2024
Beatrice Lehman
Beatrice "Bea" Lehman, 93, of Saint Marys, died 12:52 P.M. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her residence. [More]
James Krieg
James Krieg, age 76, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospitals. [More]
Naomi Johnson
Naomi A. Johnson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, on her birthday, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Dorothy Wietholter
Dorothy M. Wietholter, 94, of Celina, Ohio, died 12:25 A.M. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on October 18th, 2024
Subscriber stories on October 18th, 2024
With revolving loan, county paves way for business
Truck repair firm to open a 2nd location
CELINA - JB Services and Parts will soon open a second location near the intersection of State Route 219 and U.S. Route 127.
Mercer County commiss
Riders fall to Whippets
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys volleyball team ended its season on Thursday in losing in three sets to Shelby in the Division IV sectional tournament at Shelby High School. The loss drops the Roughriders to 6-17 on the season.
Bowers picks up first feature win of 2024
ROSSBURG - 2022 Eldora Super Stock Track Champion Nick Bowers finally broke through for his first win of the 2024 season on Thursday night as the Dirt Track World Championship kicked off at Eldora Speedway.
Area experts' tips on safe driving
Be the 'best possible driver'
CELINA - To be the best possible driver, area driving school instructors urge even experienced motorists to enroll in a refresher course and retake the driving test.
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