Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Today 77° Today 77° chance 63° 63° chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° slight chance 60° 60°
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Find Date:
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Remains found in woods believed to be Anderson's
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Authorities have found what they believe are the remains of missing 65-year-old Celina man Timothy Ray Anderson.
Human remains were located by authorities at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning south of Hand Up Village, a temporary community designed to help county residents get their lives on track. The cluster of cabins is located in a wooded area near Abounding Grace Church in Celina. [More]
Fort adds property, could see new homes
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the annexation of just over 50 acres in Gibson Township into Fort Recovery, paving the way for new housing in the village.
The 51.025-acre-parcel owned by Nathan and Jamie Fortkamp is located on the corner of Flaler and Fort Recovery-Minster roads. [More]
Obituaries on August 19th, 2026
Dolores Seitz
Dolores C. Seitz, age 105, of Coldwater, died Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Ga [More]
Lisa Francisco
Lisa Francisco (Broering), age 60, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away peacef [More]
Ken Puthoff
Ken L. Puthoff, age 70, of St. Henry, died on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Miami [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 19th, 2026
Minster land swap passes council reading
MINSTER - The long-awai
ted land swap between the Village of Minster and Minster Local Schools moved a step closer to completion Tuesday night when village councilors approved first reading of a resolution authorizing the transaction.
St. Marys street work set to begin soon
ST. MARYS - Contractors for the City of St. Marys are set to begin work on South Street and Ohio Street in the coming days. The two projects are part of the city's 2026 street program.
Van Wert man arrested in Rockford on drug charge
ROCKFORD - A 42-year-old Van Wert man was arrested on a drug charge Tuesday in Rockford.
Nicholas L. Edwards was arrested Tuesday on one count of possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.
Puzzling for prizes
CELINA - Five teams on Tuesday competed in a cutthroat speed puzzle competition, racing against each other to complete a beginner brainteaser game at the Mercer County Fair.
Rockford hears details on new 4-way stop
ROCKFORD - Councilors heard an update to the Ohio Department of Transportation's plans to convert the intersection of state routes 707 and 118 into a four-way stop.
Bids on Fort Recovery utility extension expected
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors discussed an upcoming water and sanitary line extension and the purchase or sale of property at a brief regular meeting Monday night.
Manufacturing group buys Omni
CLEVELAND - A Hudson-based manufacturing group announced in a news release Tuesday it has purchased Omni Manufacturing of St. Marys.
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Golf action at the Elks
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After rain forced most high school golf matches to be postponed on Monday, the Mercer County Elks opened up for matches on Tuesday with a slate of matches.
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