Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 6:15AM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 615 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 5:32AM EDT until August 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Union County in central Ohio... Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 930 AM EDT.
* At 532 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville and Ridgeway.
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Friday, August 7th, 2026
Obituaries on August 7th, 2026
Vyvyonna Lanna Samaniego, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home. [More]
Madonna Mangen age 93 of St. Henry and formerly of Yorkshire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home in St. Henry. [More]
Stories on August 7th, 2026
WAPAKONETA - In an effort to calm growing concerns from residents, the Wapakoneta Police Department launched a "Flock Safety Transparency Portal" website this week, which offers up-to-date statistics and insight from the six license plate readers posted around the outskirts of town. [More]
CELINA - Ohio's sales tax holiday is now in effect and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, affording residents the opportunity to purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and school instructional materials tax free.
MARIA STEIN - Residents of the Marion Local School district are invited to attend the Aug. 13 unveiling of the new middle school building.
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CELINA - A 37-year-old Dayton man accused of trespassing in the home of a St. Henry woman while she was present was arrested this week on preliminary charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Auditor Linda Bice's office is warning residents to beware of false federal property tax relief videos on YouTube.
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Payton Schneider of Celina was greeted by Dayton Dragons players as she headed for home during Wednesday night's Home Run for Life program at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton.
PBA bowlers begin 10 days of action in area
What began nearly 20 years ago as an opportunity to host a regional professional bowling event has turned into a stretch where top bowlers from around the country and some from out of the country converge in northwest and west central Ohio for action.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great.
With every weekend being jam-packed with activities, I hope you find time to slow down and take in some sunrises and sunsets. They are gorgeous on our lake this time of year.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys traveled to Stillwater Valley on Thursday to compete in the Versailles Lady Tiger Tee invitational, finishing fifth in the 11-team field.
Local pictures on August 7th, 2026