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, November 20th, 2010
Adam Hanna guilty of burglary, intimidation
By Margie Wuebker
Heavy security was in place Friday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for the sentencing of a 28-year-old Celina man guilty of burglary and intimidation.
Adam M. Hanna, a former West Fayette Street resident, showed no emotion when Judge Jeffrey Ingraham imposed eight years in prison and turned down a request for a 48-hour furlough before immediate transfer to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC). [More]
Division VI Region 24 Final
By Gary R. Rasberry
PIQUA - Minster's hopes to avenge a regular -season loss for a second straight week faltered on Friday night.
Lehman Catholic tallied over 400 yards of offense in capturing the Division VI Region 24 title with a 27-14 win over the Wildcats at Alexander Stadium in Piqua. [More]
Obituaries on November 20th, 2010
Norbert B. "Nub" Gerlach, 86, St. Henry, died at 11:25 p.m. Nov. 18, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
New Bremen native Ethel H. Wooton, 92, Pensacola, Fla., died Nov. 14, 2010, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Pensacola. [More]
Coldwater native Steve L. "Bum" Brunswick, 51, of Huber Heights, died Nov. 17, 2010, at his home. [More]
Local pictures on November 20th, 2010
Subscriber stories on November 20th, 2010
Celina
CELINA - Superintendent Matt Miller is frustrated that some elementary students still do not have mobile learning devices for the school year.
Miller talked about technology earlier this week at a school board meeting.
New Bremen couple learn artful craft together
NEW BREMEN - Karl Mesloh's fascination with stained glass dates back to childhood when he marveled at intricately detailed church windows.
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The Ohio Department of Development is bracing itself for the possibility of a major upheaval as Gov.-elect John Kasich prepares to take office.
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FORT RECOVERY - Swimming is now a regular varsity sport at the school as board of education members approved the change at this week's regular meeting.
A Celina business was chosen to perform tree and brush removal along the Celina-Coldwater bike path as a safety measure.
Mercer County commissioner
Area playoff football roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Zane Pitzer's 26-yard run with 1:33 left in the game allowed defending state champion Archbishop Alter to knock off Kenton 35-32 in the Division IV Region 16 title game on Friday night at Wapakoneta's Harmon Field.