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
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
The November death of a Celina man has been ruled a case of accidental drug overdose, according to reports from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Nathaniel Heitbrink, 23, 224 Jackson St., was found dead in bed at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Diana Heitbrink reportedly saw her son's vehicle parked at the home when he should have been working at Creative Cabinetry and went to investigate. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The second meeting between Fort Recovery and Coldwater proved to be just as exciting as the first meeting at the end of December.
Greg Kahlig's two free throws with 38.7 seconds left in the game held up the rest of the way as the Indians left The Palace with a 49-48 win in Midwest Athletic Conference action for their second win of the season over Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on February 5th, 2008
Robert Randy Ables, 53, of Spring Valley, died Feb. 4, 2008, at the Hospitality Home in Xenia following a lengthy illness. [More]
Vernabel Louise Compton, 81, of Van Wert, died at 2:05 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Former Celina resident Anna M. Deike, 98, of Dayton, died at 11 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008, at Ten Wilmington Place, Dayton. [More]
Margaret Howell, 93, of Celina died Feb. 4, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Jack L. Sawmiller, 70, of Celina died Feb. 4, 2008.
Arrangements are pending [More]
Jennie L. Scheer, 85, 11543 Eilerman Road, Minster, died at 11:35 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008, at Triumph Hospital, Lima. [More]
A memorial service will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Westlake Village lodge r [More]
Paul W. "Rosie" Swander, 74, of Ohio City died at 1:28 p.m. Feb. 2, 2008, in Pa [More]
Linda Thobe, 58, of Maria Stein died Feb. 4, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Former Fort Recovery resident, Clarence E. Westgerdes, 87, died at 2:05 a.m. Fe [More]
Local pictures on February 5th, 2008
Subscriber stories on February 5th, 2008
ST. MARYS - Ohio EPA has issued a public notice of intent to increase the city's mercury limit in the wastewater from 1.8 to 12 parts per trillion. After 30 days the increase will become final.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to receive questions as area residents prepare to renew their four-year concealed carry permits. Just under 500 permits have been issued in the county since they first became available in April 2004.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
The top four seeds all picked up wins during first round play of the McKrinan Classic for seventh-grade boys basketball teams on Saturday at Celina.