Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 3:38AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 338 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. 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... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 2:31AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance 74° 74° slight chance Tomorrow 90° Tomorrow 90° chance 71° 71° chance
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
In Willshire: A Memorial Day display like no other
By Abigail Miller
WILLSHIRE - One of the best Memorial Day displays around will open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday a little over 2 miles northwest of the Mercer-Van Wert county line at Willshire Home Furnishings.
The display is set to feature around 160 U.S. service uniforms, along with photographs, artifacts and other memorabilia from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. [More]
Reigning in the rain
Celina wins ninth straight game to open postseason play
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - When Shawnee managed its first hit and run in the fourth inning of Tuesday's Division III sectional baseball semifinal, Celina shrugged it off, a change from times earlier in the season when such a play could have led to a breakdown.
But the Bulldogs made sure that was all the Indians would get as Brady Steinbrunner pitched a one-hitter to beat Shawnee 5-1 to advance to Thursday's district final against another fellow Western Buckeye League foe, Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on May 21st, 2025
Scott Muhlenkamp
Scott Muhlenkamp, age 45 of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, [More]
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Minster splash pad completion possible by July 4
MINSTER - The Paris Street Park splash pad has been delayed for nearly a year due to a "construction issue," president of contractor David Williams and Associates Recreation Bob Griewe told councilors and concerned parents at Tuesday night's meeting.
Fort BOE prepares for facility upgrades
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Board of Education members on Monday night approved the transfer of a combined $2.27 million to a capital project fund to fund various facility improvements, which were deemed necessary by Garmann Miller in October.
Man critically injured in shooting
The Wapakoneta Police Department is investigating a Monday night shooting that left one man hospitalized.
The department reported it was called out
Celina board gets current, future financial look
CELINA - The school district is sitting pretty in fiscal year 2025, with a projected ending surplus of $3.1 million, but school treasurer Michelle Mawer warned of the creeping specter of deficit spending that would rear its head sooner should a pair of levies fail to be renewed in the coming years.
Rockford updates rental rules for Shanes Park
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford approved updating the Shanes Park rental agreement at their meeting Tuesday night.
"It was basically som
Mercer Co. unemployment rate Ohio's lowest again
Ohio's unemployment rate saw a slight rise in April to 4.9% from 4.8% in March, though Mercer County and all surrounding counties saw lower unemployment last month.
All-WBL Softball
Williams earns Coach of the Year
Wapakoneta's Addison Fisher was named Western Buckeye League Softball Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Fisher will play softball next season at Purdue-Fort Wayne.
Rolfes wins district title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Zaden Rolfes will advance to the Division I regional track and field meet after splitting a championship in the pole vault at Tuesday's district meet at the Cooper Tire Track and Field Facility in Findlay.
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