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Flood Watch issued August 15 at 10:48AM 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, Adams, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...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.

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Monday, September 14th, 2020

Groups get residents' support

By Leslie Gartrell

CELINA - Dozens of of Mercer County residents turned out on Saturday in a salute honoring first responders.

The demonstration and walk, sponsored by the Mercer County Republican Party, was created to show support for local law enforcement, fire services, disaster relief personnel, emergency medical personnel and more, regardless of political affiliation. [More]

Obituaries on September 14th, 2020

Carolyn Schumm

Carolyn Kay (Wambsganss) Schumm, 72, of Convoy, went to be with her Lord and Sa [More]

Delbert Kaufman

Delbert L. Kaufman, age 93, of Fort Recovery, died September 12, 2020 at IU Health Jay Hospital, Portland, IN. [More]

Jerry Rolsten

Jerry A. Rolsten, age 80, of rural Mendon, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]

Timothy Fink

Timothy "Tim" Gerald Fink, age 64, of Celina, Ohio passed away on September 12, [More]

Local pictures on September 14th, 2020

Subscriber stories on September 14th, 2020

Mercer No. 3 in COVID per capita

Coronavirus cases in county pass 900

CELINA - More than 20 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer County over the weekend, bringing the county's total to 914.

The Mercer County Health District on Facebook reported 23 new cases, 12 of which were reported on Saturday and 11 on Sunday.

Toxins in lake high, unsafe

CELINA - Microcystin levels in Grand Lake this summer were higher than last year, but still reportedly lower than the five-year average for the lake.

Bulldogs get sweep of Cats

CELINA - Following their emotional five-set victory less than 48 hours prior against Elida, it was understandable if the Celina volleyball team entered Saturday's non-league match with Minster a little mentally fatigued.

Area Roundup

Cardinals win over Falcons

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

New Bremen won a battle of state volleyball champions in beating defending Division II state champion Bishop Fenwick in four sets on Saturday morning at the Nest in New Bremen.

Davenport captures Intercontinental Classic

From Staff and Wire Reports

Jonathan Davenport passed Kyle Strickler on the final lap to capture the $50,000 first prize in the feature of the Intercontinental Classic held at Eldora Speedway on Saturday. No fans were permitted to attend the event.

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