Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 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 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Eyink named village manager
By Erin Gardner
COLDWATER - Councilors and village personnel welcomed Jason Eyink as the village administrator/engineer, effective Oct. 13.
Eyink will replace Eric Thomas, who had the position for 23 years. Last meeting, he submitted his letter of retirement, to be effective Oct. 12. [More]
Rangers get to .500 with victory over Tigers
By Dave Stilwell
NEW KNOXVILLE - After dropping the opening set, New Knoxville went on a 10-3 run midway through the second and maintained the momentum the rest of the night.
The Rangers used the momentum to chalk up a 3-1 (20-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-14) victory over Jackson Center on Monday evening at the Barn. [More]
Obituaries on September 23rd, 2025
Debra Sheets
Debra A. Sheets, age 69 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at [More]
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St. Marys council fields questions about trash rates
ST. MARYS - Multiple St. Marys residents attended Monday night's regular city council meeting with questions regarding a possible trash fee hike and the usage of micro-mobility devices in the city.
Governor's Cup raises stakes
2026 event will host APBA race
CELINA - Grand Lake is one step closer to hosting next year's American Power Boat Association Eastern Divisional title race, as Celina city councilors approved a lease agreement for the Bryson Park District with Veterans Forever Inc. on Monday night.
St. Henry paving project complete
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council met Monday evening to review recent improvements, announce upcoming community clean-up dates, and acknowledge a generous donation to the police department.
Celina man indicted on child sex crimes
CELINA - A Mercer County grand jury indicted a 76-year-old Celina man on Thursday on several child sex crimes, including pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and illegal use of a minor in nudity.
Panthers sweep T-Birds
ROCKFORD - A sweep is almost never eventful, but Parkway's 25-11, 25-10, 25-14 win over Lima Central Catholic was one for the history books.
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Baucher qualifies for district
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Brooke Baucher qualified for the Division I district girls golf tournament after competing in sectional competition on Monday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.
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