Flood Watch issued August 15 at 2:16AM 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, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
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Obituaries on July 5th, 2019
Melanie Eisenhut
Melanie Sue (Standley) Eisenhut, 64, of Celina passed away Tuesday, July 2, 201 [More]
Harold Miracle
Harold Miracle, 80, Celina, passed away July 4 at his home in Celina.
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Stories on July 5th, 2019
Celebrate safely
Experts urge caution around fireworks
CELINA - Two of the area's biggest fireworks shows are this weekend, but residents are reminded that they can cause anxiety and injuries in humans and pets - and they're illegal in Ohio unless the user has a state permit. [More]
Chase suspect pleads not guilty
CELINA - A man who'd been sought by Celina police after they say he led them on a chase through city streets pleaded not guilty to four charges during his initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Contractors race to catch up on repairs
CELINA - Already-busy contractors are responding to tornado victims as quickly as possible while also working on projects started before the twister hit. [More]
Caution urged when picking contractors
CELINA - Homeowners impacted by the May 27 tornado should do their homework before hiring a contractor to work on their homes, said Richard Eppstein, president of Better Business Bureau of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan office.
Governments seek FEMA aid
COLUMBUS - State officials have asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open its Public Assistance Program to local governments in Mercer and four other counties impacted by the May 27 tornadoes, Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday.
Kiwanis Club offers help in cleanup effort
CELINA - The Kiwanis Club of Celina is offering cleaning supplies and coupons for laundry and dry-cleaning services to those impacted by the May 27 tornado.
USDA to extend reporting deadline
COLUMBUS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is extending the prevented plant crop reporting deadline for Ohio producers affected by spring flooding and excessive moisture.
Probe leads to 16 arrests
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday afternoon announced 16 arrests, which reportedly came after a "lengthy investigation" by undercover officers with the Grand Lake Task Force.
Supreme Court to hear Rasawehr appeal
CELINA - The Ohio Supreme Court has decided to consider an appeal filed by a former Mercer County resident whose legal team said the terms of civil stalking protection orders violated his free speech rights.
Midwest Electric steps away from merger talk
Discussions about merging Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative and Midwest Electric have ended.
A study was conducted to see if merging would reduce costs by streamlining the two organizations into one, according to a PPEC news release. [More]
Rockford eye solicitors
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday heard first reading of an ordinance to prohibit peddling, soliciting and canvassing.
"People are com
Trial set in Kettering man's assault, vandalism charges
CELINA - The jury trial for a Kettering man facing charges of second-degree felonious assault and fifth-degree felony vandalism in relation to an altercation in the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility will begin Aug. 8.
Teen hurt in fall at worksite
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - A 15-year-old Amish boy reportedly fell about 20 feet in a construction accident while working on a structure on Monday morning.
Mariners lose two of three to Clippers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake wrapped up a nine-game road trip by taking one out of three games against the Muskegon Clippers on Wednesday and Thursday. The Mariners went 4-5 during the road trip.
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