Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:12AM EDT until August 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 911 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Wapakoneta, southwest of Kenton, and throughout Logan County. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Russells Point, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Uniopolis, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Jumbo, Walton and New Hampshire.
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Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Craig Pontsler
Craig Pontsler, age 64 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on August 6, 1960 in Celina to Glenn and Marcile (Clouse) Pontsler who survive in Jefferson, Georgia. On June 24, 1989, he married Sallie Sites who survives in Celina.
He is survived by his siblings Tim (Julia) Pontsler of Jefferson, GA, Tammy Dietsch of Mansfield, OH.Important in his life was a nephew and his wife, Seth and Amanda Kohnen of Rockford and their children, Micah and Maylee Kohnen who brought him so much joy.
Craig graduated from Parkway High School with the class of 1978. He worked at Aeroquip until 1998 when he moved to Gainesville, Georgia where he was self-employed. After he retired in 2015, he moved back to Ohio. He enjoyed helping Seth with his farming operation.
In keeping with his wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Services are in the care of Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home.
The Pontsler family asks that all condolences and memories be shared online at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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