Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 1:10PM EDT until July 27 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 110 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, New Knoxville, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 1:08PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 108 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.
Today 86° Today 86° likely 75° 75° chance Tomorrow 89° Tomorrow 89° slight chance 76° 76° slight chance
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Superintendent Ken Schmiesing will retire from Celina City Schools at the beginning of the new year, opening up a new chapter in his life as he takes steps to become a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church.
School board members at a special meeting on Monday morning moved to accept Schmiesing's resignation due to retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Schmiesing has served as superintendent of the school district since Aug. 1, 2015. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  CELINA - Another night, another clean sheet for the Celina boys soccer team.
The Bulldogs (14-1-0), ranked 11th in this week's Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Division II poll, scored twice in the first nine minutes of the match and cruised to a 6-0 victory over Ottawa-Glandorf on Monday night at the soccer stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 3rd, 2023
Betty Lou Anderson, age 95, of Celina, passed away October 2, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her family. [More]
Ronald E. Keith, Sr., 83, of Saint Marys, died 6:40 A.M. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on October 3rd, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 3rd, 2023
Bad guys are using technology to scam citizens
CELINA - Just as technology advances, so, too, has the growing world of cyber crime.
Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. alone reported identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022.
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors on Monday night voted to install a stoplight at the intersection of State Route 49 and State Route 119 without the blessing of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Division II district golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster fell just short of advancing to state in Division II girls golf after a sixth-place finish at the district tournament held Monday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.
The MAC at 50
Ten years ago, I sat down some of our area's volleyball coaching pioneers - Mary Lou Bruns, DeDe Stoner, Chuck Braden, Todd Henkle, and Mary Lou Bamb
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The St. Marys volleyball team fought for a 28-26, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20 victory over Parkway at Grand Lake Health System Court on Monday.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
I am starting to notice the transition of the lake from summer time fun to the putting boats and jet skis away for the season. It's a sad time for fo
Does every part of a pig have value?
CELINA - Pork is one of the most versatile sources of protein available, coming in as many shapes and sizes one can think of.
From pork chops to po