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, December 27th, 2008
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - It will be two Mercer County teams competing for the second straight year for the championship of the second annual Mercer Health Holiday Basketball Classic after Coldwater and Fort Recovery came away from Friday's semifinals at The Palace with very convincing wins. [More]
Obituaries on December 27th, 2008
Herbert Eugene "Bob" Anderson, 80, 7488 Hellwarth Road, Celina, died at 5:54 p.m. Dec. 24, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Ann M. Maltinsky, 81, 240 N. Main St., Minster, died at 9:18 a.m. Dec. 25, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]
Burkettsville native Werner Paul Obringer, 83, of Tiffin, died at 10 a.m. Dec. 25, 2008, at his home. [More]
Local pictures on December 27th, 2008
Subscriber stories on December 27th, 2008
Renovation to Celina City Hall has halted due to cold weather, Celina Safety Service Director Jeff Hazel said.
The project, started this fall by Wellman Brothers, is about 50 percent complete.
COLUMBUS (AP) - Mercer County tied for the second lowest unemployment rate for November, according to figures just released by he Ohio Department of Job and Family Services .
School district residents invited to Feb. 16 meeting at Zahn-Marion library
Plans are underway for an agricultural development program at Marion Local Schools, according to reports presented at the Marion Community Development Organization's (MCDO) December meeting.
A former Celina woman faces charges she allegedly used deceptive or misleading statements to receive thousands of dollars in worker's compensation and Medicaid benefits.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster girls basketball team will play in the finals of the Vicki Mauk of the Holiday Tournament after defeating Miller City 63-38 in the semifinals at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday night.