Flood Watch issued August 11 at 11:33PM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM 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, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
66° 66° chance Wed 83° Wed 83° chance 66° 66° chance Thu 82° Thu 82° likely
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Friday, January 16th, 2015
Schools value service given by volunteers
By David Giesige
The role of school volunteers is vast and their value immeasurable.
They are on the sidelines of the big game, in the classroom helping teachers, behind the counter in the cafeteria and are relied on every day in local school districts.
Area superintendents say the valuable crew do not fill positions that would be paid. However, Celina superintendent Jess Steiner said it's a mixed but positive scenario. [More]
Cavaliers' defense hampers Cardinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Heavy defensive pressure allowed Coldwater to dominate the first half in their 56-31 win over defeated New Bremen in MAC girls basketball action Thursday night at the Palace.
The Cavaliers (6-6, 2-2 MAC) used the full-court pressure to force 24 turnovers against New Bremen. The turnovers, along with a chilly 9-of-41 shooting effort (22 percent), spelled doom for the Cardinals. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2015
Eilleen Dicke
Eilleen Webster Dicke, 93, died at home on Jan. 14, 2015, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. [More]
Marilyn Hoenie
Marilyn Hoenie, 72, Celina, died at 10:35 a.m. Jan. 13, 2015, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Nancy Wreede
Nancy Jean Knierim Wreede, 82, died Jan. 14, 2015, at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. [More]
Dolores Scott
Dolores "Dee" Scott, 69, St. Marys, departed this life on Jan. 14, 2015, after [More]
Daniel Sharkey
Daniel J. Sharkey, 60, Celina, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer at 3:48 a.m. Jan. 15, 2015, at his home with his wife and daughter at his side. [More]
Anita Andrew
Anita Marie Andrew, 76, Celina, died at 10:25 p.m. Jan. 15, 2015, at Celina Man [More]
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Courthouse project, tech upgrades boost budget
Mercer County appropriations increase 4 percent in 2015
CELINA - Mercer County's budget this year is 4 percent higher than 2014 and includes funding for technology upgrades and an extensive handicapped-accessible project at the courthouse.
Awareness, reaction key to keeping safe
CELINA - Being alert and ready to react can mean the difference between life and death.
That's the message Andrea Cahill - lead instructor for Hot Brass Personal Defense, Celina - will stress during a free class offered next month by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Flyers roll past Rangers
Three-team tie for first in MAC girls basketball standings
NEW KNOXVILLE - A week after a tough loss at home to Minster, the Marion Local Flyers played themselves back to the top of the girls Midwest Athletic Conference standings with a 50-38 victory Thursday at New Knoxville.
Indians pick up win on Panthers
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery struggled when it got to the foul line Thursday night against Parkway.
"You noticed?" Indian coach Brian Patch said with a laugh during his postgame interview, referring to the team's 6-of-13 night at the stripe.
Celina loses late lead at Defiance
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina saw a third-quarter lead disappear in the fourth quarter as host Defiance outscored Celina 16-9 in the final eight minutes to take a 49-46 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action.
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