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
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
By William Kincaid
Celina native and Tiffin University student Kevin Hehmeyer recently worked as a White House intern for former President George Bush.
He helped create a smooth transition for the new administration.
"I think the best word for it is surreal," Hehmeyer, 23, said about his internship with the Executive Office of the President in the White House. [More]
By Ryan Hines
COLDWATER - When you look at the box score of the Celina/Coldwater boys basketball game from Saturday night, Tony Harlamert's statistical line isn't impressive.
Harlamert finished 0-for-1 from the field and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line with three rebounds and one just point. [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2009
Former McCartyville and St. Patrick resident, Elizabeth J. "Betty" Berning, 76, died at 5:20 a.m. Jan. 31, 2009, at Fair Haven County Home, Sidney. [More]
Rita S. Gerling, 64, of Versailles, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2009, at her residence. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Former Mendon resident Vernon R. Hicks, 67, of Bradford, died Feb. 1, 2009, at [More]
Mary Jane Shaffer, 81, of Rockford, died Jan. 31, 2009, at her residence.
She [More]
Local pictures on February 2nd, 2009
Subscriber stories on February 2nd, 2009
The Celina Fire Department has received a $68,875 grant for the installation of a vehicle exhaust removal system at the firehouse.
Fire Chief Doug
A 9,000-square-foot mini mall offering shops focused on all-around wellness has opened on the south edge of St. Henry.
Debra and Joe Mertz, owners
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
It turned out to be another Celina-Shawnee duel to the finish at the Western Buckeye League swimming championships on Saturday in Lima.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Heather Rammel had a career day as St. Henry improved to 8-6 with a 71-45 win over Greenville in girls basketball action on Saturday afternoon at Redskin Gymnasium.
The Celina girls basketball team took care of some unfinished business Saturday afternoon as they blasted the Van Wert Cougars 69-25 in Western Buckeye League action at the Fieldhouse in a game postponed from January 15th.