Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Obituaries on December 21st, 2006
Thomas Green, 86, 200 Home Ave., Celina, died at 4:33 a.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at Celina Manor. [More]
Walter J. Hierholzer, 83, 38 W. Main St., Burkettsville, died at 4:42 a.m. Dec. 20, 2006, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Stories on December 21st, 2006
The cost to patients or their insurers for emergency vehicle transport in Mercer County will go up by $1 per mile beginning Jan. 1.
Mercer County c
Former CEO Terry Padden will remain on Mercer County Community Hospital's payroll through August, according to an agreement approved by the board of governors Wednesday night.
COLDWATER - Colorful poster paint and a big front window have led to more than a half century of tradition at the Don and Kit Desch home.
Motorists [More]
A Celina-area man pleaded guilty Wednesday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from an Oct. 8 assault on a police officer and an unsuccessful attempt to evade authorities.
Two local men were classified sexually oriented offenders during Wednesday appearances in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Charles J. Tester, 18,
Contracts with fire department and attorney intact for new year
ROCKFORD - Village council unanimously approved the 2007 contract with the Rockford Community Fire Company during the regular council meeting this week.
Employee raises and benefits to increase spending slightly
Mendon Village Council members meeting Wednesday in special session approved the 2007 budget that reflects about $67,000 in general fund spending.
COLDWATER - The board of governors of Mercer County Community Hospital approved the purchase of a $50,000 piece of lab equipment used to analyze blood. [More]
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary Rasberry  
The Wright State University-Lake Campus men's team competed in the Robert Morris Holiday Tournament in Chicago this past weekend, facing off against three top NAIA teams.
Local pictures on December 21st, 2006