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
Friday, August 24th, 2012
Donut-gobbling 5K race planned in October in Celina
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Avid runners normally watch their diet and don't stop for anything during a race.
But that strategy will be thrown out the window in October when a unique 5K competition gets under way along the shores of Grand Lake. The Donut Dash - set for Oct. 13 - encourages participants to stop twice along the 3.1-mile course and eat donuts to shave minutes off their finish time. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - After a tough loss on Monday night in the season lidlifter, Celina was looking to rebound quickly on Thursday by hosting Coldwater, Mercer County's other girls' soccer team, in their annual matchup.
Celina scored four goals in the first half and then cruised to a 9-0 win over the Cavaliers at Celina Soccer Stadium as the Bulldogs even their record at 1-1 on the season. [More]
Obituaries on August 24th, 2012
Virginia R. Hegemier, 83, New Knoxville, died at 8:05 a.m. Aug. 23, 2012, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices in St. Marys. [More]
Robert E. "Red" Katterhenry, 87, Wapakoneta, died at 11:26 p.m. Aug. 22, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Louis F. Wagner, 79, Piqua, died at 7 p.m. Aug. 22, 2012, at the Koester Pavilion in Troy. [More]
Local pictures on August 24th, 2012
Subscriber stories on August 24th, 2012
GRAND LAKE - Blue-green algae blooms may get worse in water bodies across Ohio in coming years, an expert predicts.
"A number of studies predict th
Owners want to open restaurant and bar at Harbor Point
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners and Jefferson Township Trustees have requested public hearings with state officials to discuss two pending liquor licenses for a proposed restaurant and store on the north side of Grand Lake.
ST. HENRY - Linda Thieman, who made her 56th mission trip to Haiti in June, was honored while there by Bishop Louis Kebreau of Cap-Haiti for her tireless efforts to help the people.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls' tennis team picked up a convincing win on on the road against Bluffton on Thursday as the Bulldogs posted a 5-0 shutout over the Pirates.