Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 10:03AM EDT until September 5 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Western Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... North Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1003 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 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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.
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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Oh, for the love of lavender
Local farm offers unique festival this weekend
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - This weekend, the air just off State Route 117 near Rockford smells subtly sweet and floral with a hint of wood - the signature notes of lavender, a medicinal plant known for its aromatherapy and stress-relieving properties.
SchoolHouse Farms, an operation that specializes in sunflowers, popcorn, distillation, malting grains and now lavender, is hosting its inaugural lavender festival from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at 5468 Ross Road in Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on June 21st, 2025
Barbara Knous
September 26, 1942 - June 19, 2025 age 82
Barbara Ann Knous passed away peace [More]
Dawn Leugers
Dawn Annette Leugers, age 58 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 [More]
David Bowling
David Bowling, age 86, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home in Mendon [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 21st, 2025
2nd deputy brings courthouse closer to full security
CELINA - A second Mercer County Sheriff's Office deputy has been assigned to bolster security at the courthouse, which is believed to be the only such facility in Ohio without a secured entrance.
County deputies stop stolen semi, driver jailed
CELINA - A 37-year-old Indiana man driving a stolen semitrailer was arrested on Thursday by Mercer County sheriff's deputies just west of Celina following a brief pursuit.
Race fans are ready for return of Regatta excitement
CELINA - Grand Lake is sure to be a flurry of activity today and Sunday as the Governor's Cup Regatta is returning for the first time since 2015.
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Meet Ilana Richter, new county epidemiologist
CELINA - Amid the unpredictable backdrop of ongoing federal funding cuts, Mercer County Health District's newest epidemiologist is prepared to make the best of the situation in order to best serve area residents.
Late-game comeback
Four-run seventh lifts Grand Lake past Michigan
CELINA - Grand Lake scored four runs in a wild seventh inning to erase a three-run deficit and hand the Michigan Monarchs a 6-5 setback in the opener of a three-game series Friday evening at Montgomery Field.
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