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.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration 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 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
By Margie Wuebker
Celina Police Chief Dave Slusser sat in the lobby of the city building surrounded by stacks of boxes containing handwritten logs, parking meter citations and other relics from the past.
A broken water pipe at City Hall led to the discovery of forgotten memorabilia, some of which spent more than 50 years tucked away in attic space between the first and second floors. Fortunately, the papers - many of them darkened with age - escaped damage. [More]
Bulldogs win opener at Montgomery Field
By Ryan Hines
It's safe to stay that Celina junior John Bonvillian feels right at home at Eastview's upgraded ballpark.
Bonvillian hit a pair of home runs, including the game-winner, in leading Celina to its first win of the season, 7-6, in the Bulldogs' home opener at Montgomery Field on Friday night. [More]
Obituaries on March 31st, 2007
Regina Rose Albers, 94, 4362 Botkins Road, Celina, died at 5:40 p.m. March 30, 2007, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
James "Jim" Farrell, 73, of Fowler, Ind., died at 1:06 a.m. March 30, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette, Ind. [More]
Local pictures on March 31st, 2007
Subscriber stories on March 31st, 2007
Celina city officials still are interested in possibly buying the former bank building at 126 W. Market St.
City Council members plan to discuss a
Mercer County Commissioners delayed a decision Thursday on a proposed master contract aimed at saving the county money on the telephone and communication services in county offices.
The sentencing of a Coldwater woman, who pleaded no contest to biting off a portion of a local man's tongue, has been rescheduled to May 2 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Celina police have arrested a 16-year-old they believe is responsible for vandalizing several buildings in downtown during the last couple weeks.
The name of the youth was not released because he is a juvenile.
Former Marion Township Trustee John Bruns was appointed interim county commissioner Thursday by the vote of both current Mercer County Commissioners.
The interim appointment will be effective April 1.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jimmy Steschulte allowed one hit and got plenty of offense as Minster improved to 3-0 with a 18-4 decision in five innings at Anna on Friday. The Rockets fall to 0-2 with one suspended game.
It took a little bit for the Celina bats to get rolling against Coldwater, but once they did, they didn't stop.
After getting just three hits over the first three innings, the Bulldogs erupted for six runs on seven hits in the fourth inning.