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, February 25th, 2012
Schools say student health not state's concern; only IC complies with BMI testing
By Shelley Grieshop
School districts in the Grand Lake area continue to refuse the state's demand for student health data.
All schools, except Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Celina, for the second consecutive year are waiving a state requirement to measure and report students' Body Mass Indexes. A student's health and weight is a private issue that should be left to parents and experts, local administrators say. [More]
Fort Recovery earns outright crown
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - The last time Fort Recovery visited New Bremen looking for an outright Midwest Athletic Conference crown, the Cardinals played spoiler and forced the Indians to share the MAC title.
On Friday night, Fort Recovery clinched the outright MAC championship at Cardinal Gymnasium with a 62-56 win over New Bremen. [More]
Obituaries on February 25th, 2012
Miriam E. Engh, 94, formerly of Burlington, Wis., died at 8:46 a.m. Feb. 20, 2012, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on February 25th, 2012
Subscriber stories on February 25th, 2012
State and local officials see light on the horizon for a struggling housing market.
The average price of homes sold in Mercer County increased in 2011 after a steady decline the last seven years, auditor Randy Grapner said.
CELINA - Seasoned Celina businessman Dave Smith was appointed as the new city downtown manager by Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel on Friday morning.
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CELINA - The Celina boys' basketball team was in need of a confidence boost prior to the start of the postseason.
An upset win over Bath is just what the doctor ordered for the Bulldogs.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida outscored Defiance 19-11 in the final quarter to rally and win 65-61 on Friday night to earn a share of the Western Buckeye League championship.
District Bowling Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will get an opportunity to defend its state girls' bowling championship after qualifying for next week's state tourney at the district bowling tournament in Rossford on Friday.
MARIA STEIN - Though neither coach looked forward to the matchup, it was inevitable that the Minster Wildcats and Marion Local Flyers would hook up.
DELPHOS - The ancient Greeks used to travel to see the Oracle at Delphi.
The Coldwater Cavaliers traveled hoping to see a miracle at Delphos.
Miracles do happen, but not on this night as the Cavs were on the short end of a 55-49 victory by the Delphos St. John's Blue Jays.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry dominated the first and third quarters and wrapped up the regular season with a record of 16-4 after a 58-48 win over New Knoxville at Redskin Gymnasium.
State Swimming Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The swimming and diving season ended for area teams on Friday as the finals of the Division II state swimming championships wrapped up at Branin Natatorium in Canton.