Flood Watch issued August 15 at 10:48AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.
Today 81° Today 81° likely 73° 73° likely Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° chance 70° 70° chance
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
7 dead as tragic weekend unfolds on roadways
From staff reports
  Multiple area people died in motor accidents over Labor Day weekend, with a series of fatal crashes logged in Mercer, Auglaize, Darke and Allen counties.
Two Minster teenagers died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle accident on State Route 362, according to a news release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. [More]
Obituaries on September 2nd, 2025
Marvin Zizelman
Marvin J. Zizelman Sr., age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 30, [More]
Patricia Fisher
Patricia Ann "Trish" Fisher, age 59, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at her [More]
Kathleen Forwerck
Kathleen Mary Forwerck, age 62, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly from [More]
Cathryn Knapke
Cathryn (May) Knapke, age 89, of Chickasaw, passed away peacefully on August 29 [More]
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Subscriber stories on September 2nd, 2025
Durbin Bean Bake: Tradition continues
CELINA - About 2,000 people, some of them longtime friends and others family members, attended the 126th Durbin Bean Bake on Monday and celebrated Labor Day with old-fashioned yard games, live music and, of course, free bean soup.
Couple found safe after Grand Lake search effort
CELINA - A young couple in a rented catamaran went missing on Grand Lake Sunday afternoon, setting off a frenzy of social media activity and a massive rescue effort.
Union City man dies in mower accident
A 67-year-old Union City man died on Monday afternoon when his lawn mower overturned and he was pinned underneath it, a news release from Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker states.
Cardinals stay unbeaten
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen improved to 6-0 this season with a 25-22, 25-19, 20-25, 25-9 win over Jackson Center in Saturday morning volleyball action at the Nest.
Baltes Classic kicks off World 100 Week
ROSSBURG - Ricky Thornton Jr. and Kyle Bronson warmed up for this weekend's World 100 at Eldora Speedway with convincing wins Sunday night in the twin 25-lap Late Model feature events highlighting the annual Baltes Classic.
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