Obituaries: Saturday, July 6th, 2019

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 9:48PM 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 Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.

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Obituaries on July 6th, 2019

Harold Miracle

Harold D. Miracle, age 80, of Celina, passed away at 8:08 A.M., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his residence. [More]

Elaine Braun

Elaine F. Braun, age 84, of Celina and previously of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 12:57 pm at Celina Manor. [More]

Stories on July 6th, 2019

Beat the heat

Experts share cool tips

CELINA - Health experts are urging people to look out for signs of heat-related illness in others, themselves and their pets as summer temperatures rise.

Wright man for the job

Courthouse fan looks for guides

CELINA - During a lengthy and robust law enforcement career that started in 1971 and continues to this day, Kip Wright said one role in particular has given him considerable satisfaction - courthouse tour guide. [More]

FEMA to close centers on Sundays

CELINA - Beginning Monday, Disaster Recovery Centers across Ohio will be closed on Sundays and operate under new hours, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency news release.

Mercer County ACME Sectional

Panthers rally; Indians top 'Dogs in extras

COLDWATER - The postseason makes for interesting contests. That was especially true in the opening games of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional at Veterans Field in Coldwater.

Auglaize-Shelby ACME Sectional

Raiders stun Cardinals; Redskins heat up to beat 'Cats

MINSTER - The Shelby County League swept the Midwest Athletic Conference on Friday in the Auglaize-Shelby Sectional at Melcher Street Park in Minster.

Russia stunned New Bremen with a 2-1 victory in the opening game. Fort Loramie got rolling late to defeat Minster 12-3 in the nightcap.

Mariners split DH with Monarchs

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Grand Lake and Michigan split a GLSCL doubleheader on Friday at Montgomery Field, moving the Mariners to 12-13 on the season.

Local pictures on July 6th, 2019

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