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 26th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
Chris Hamberg likens crime solving to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together easily; other times they defy placement despite multiple attempts.
Hamberg, a former detective with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, is embarking on a new job with the Ohio Bureau of Investigation and Identification (BCI & I) headquartered in London. He began his new duties Monday and will be assigned to the department's regional office in Bowling Green after orientation and training. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2011
Janet M. Schmackers, 70, of Maria Stein, died Nov. 25, 2011, in Lima.
She was [More]
Richard Sylvester Barna, 75, of Celina, formerly of Rockford, died at 11:31 a.m. Nov. 25, 2011. [More]
Roger R. Heitkamp, 65, of Fort Loramie, died Nov. 25, 2011, at Wilson Memorial [More]
Irma A. Wendeln, 76, of Maria Stein, died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2011
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2011
Seven candidates have filed their intentions to seek various elected positions in Mercer County.
Dec. 7 is the deadline for partisan candidates to
CELINA - Work on the Hierholzer Street project is nearly complete, with just 300 feet of sidewalk needing poured, Celina Public Works Superintendent Joe Wolfe said.
Division V State Semifinals at Lima Stadium
LIMA - The first quarter between Coldwater and Hicksville was a draw.
The Cavaliers made sure the second quarter was a TKO.
Three touchdowns in a
26th Annual OVISCO Classic
CELINA - The jump ball went up and the Celina girls' basketball team was off to the races.
Celina's pressure defense forced 34 turnovers and the Bulldogs thrashed Greenville 89-46 on the opening night of the 26th Annual OVISCO Classic on Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Elida Bulldogs watched a 35-21 lead at halftime evaporate as Springfield Shawnee's Brad Jarzab dominated the second half to rally the Braves to a 56-42 victory in the Division III state semifinals at Alexander Stadium in Piqua on Friday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local used a 15-7 advantage in the fourth quarter to pull away and open the high school girls' basketball season with a 55-42 win over Fort Loramie on Friday night.