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.
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Rocker Rick Derringer dies at 77
Legendary guitarist leaves local legacy
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The man who sang lead vocals on The McCoys' megahit "Hang on Sloopy" and went on to make a name for himself with the white-hot, guitar rave-up "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" has died at 77.
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ST. MARYS - City councilors on Tuesday night heard the second reading of a resolution authorizing Mayor Joe Hurlburt Jr. to apply for $300,000 in state Economic Development Revolving Loan Funds to demolish the old municipal building.
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The end is in sight for bridge repair over Coldwater Creek
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Alumni Notes
Winner a double All-American at D2 meet
The track and field season for Molly Winner was a decorated season.
The Ashland University redshirt sophomore and Marion Local graduate wrapped up her season last week at the NCAA Division II National Track and Field Championships at Colorado State University in Pueblo.
Cavaliers shut out Raiders
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Four Coldwater pitchers combined to pitch a three-hit shutout as the Cavaliers got a final tune-up before Thursday's Division V district final with a 2-0 win over Wayne Trace on Tuesday at Veterans Field.
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