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.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
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Wayne IGA closing
By Erin Gardner
FORT RECOVERY - Plagued by ongoing legal issues, Fort Recovery's only grocery store is set to close today.
Wayne IGA announced Wednesday on Facebook that it was in its final three days, citing "too many challenges behind the scenes."
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Obituaries on March 6th, 2026
Michael Kemper
Michael "Mike" Kemper, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital. [More]
Jeffrey Hasenjager
Jeffrey E. Hasenjager, age 71, of Celina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 5, 2026. [More]
Phil LaRue
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Boss gives drug dog Randy high marks
CELINA - Since joining the Mercer County Sheriff's Office in late fall, K-9 Randy, a German shorthaired pointer, has satisfied the expectations of Sheriff Doug Timmerman, who is still contemplating adding more narcotic-sniffing dogs in the future to replace an obsolete body scanner.
Rockford names interim police chief
ROCKFORD - Village councilors at a special meeting Thursday approved appointing Loren Shindeldecker as the village's temporary police chief while the village continues its job search.
Celina man arrested in Wapak on assault charge
WAPAKONETA - A 66-year-old Celina man was arrested in Wapakoneta last week on felony assault charges stemming from an incident at Walmart on Feb. 27.
Wildcats roll past Rams
ELIDA - It is not always pretty, but tournament basketball is not a beauty contest. Despite Minster shooting 35% from the field, a dominant display on the glass and the defensive end helped the Wildcats pick up a 61-41 win over Upper Scioto Valley in Thursday's Division VII district semifinal.
OPSMA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball Honors
Baucher, Uhlenhake take district coaching honors
Two area girls basketball coaches earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its All-Northwest District honors for girls basketball.
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