Flood Warning issued September 17 at 10:44AM EDT until September 17 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1044 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Schools get report cards
Most area districts exceed state standards
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - The area's reputation for superb public schools was reaffirmed this week with Tuesday's release of the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce's annual school report cards.
Five out of 10 districts in the area received perfect 5-star ratings, meaning they significantly exceed state standards. The rest of the region's school districts either received 4-, 4.5- or 3.5-star ratings, meaning they exceed or meet state standards. [More]
Auglaize County Battle
Minster beats St. Marys in four sets
By Joe Schatz
ST. MARYS - With two teams looking to turn a corner at the halfway point of the volleyball season, there was more at stake than just Auglaize County pride between Minster and St. Marys. After Minster looked in control early, the Riders battled back in the second set, but it was not enough as the Wildcats took home a 25-19, 13-25, 25-23, 25-18 non-conference win. [More]
Obituaries on September 16th, 2026
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McClurg to end 44-year tenure on library board
CELINA - Marie McClurg of Chickasaw will soon step down from the Mercer County District Library Board of Library Trustees, ending an epic 44 years of service to the Celina-based library and its branches in Mendon, St. Henry and Chickasaw.
County to clean up Miller Woods
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning gave their blessing to a $70,000 agreement with Hemmelgarn Ditch Maintenance LLC of Sidney to remove and spray for invasive plants and to clear out dead trees in the now county-owned Miller Woods.
Minster land swap clears way for Four Seasons growth
MINSTER - After two years of discussion, a land swap between the village and Minster Local Schools will soon be completed following the Minster Village Council's approval Tuesday night of a resolution approving the exchange.
Rockford councilor resigns with no explanation
ROCKFORD - Rockford village councilors heard Tuesday night that a fellow councilor abruptly resigned without citing a reason.
"To finish, I want to
St. John's football coach, AD steps down after arrest
CELINA - Delphos St. John's head football coach of nearly 30 years, dean of students and athletic director, Todd Schulte, was arrested for domestic violence Tuesday.
Farmers with United Equity claims advised to call ODA
WAPAKONETA - With the suspension of a regional grain handling operation, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has opened a statewide safety net fund to aid area farmers who may be unable to collect payment from the grain handler.
Rider girls second at WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Western Buckeye League girls golf teams converged at the Oaks Golf Club outside Lima for the league invitational tournament on Tuesday.
Wildcats, LeFevre advance to district
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster boys golf team earned a berth to the Division III district tournament after competing in sectional play on Tuesday at Shelby Oaks near Sidney.
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