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, April 26th, 2013
Local anti-poverty agency expects fine
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A subcommittee of the board of directors of anti-poverty organization Sources Community Network Services will be formed to address the findings of a forthcoming state audit, interim director Kirk Moriarty said Thursday night.
"We are very, very prepared to meet this head on," he told Sources board members at their regular meeting. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - After losing the first 10 games of the season, St. Marys' baseball team finally had a breakthrough.
The Roughriders scored seven runs in the fourth inning and went on to pick up a 10-5 win over rival Celina in Western Buckeye League action on Thursday at K.C. Geiger Park. [More]
Obituaries on April 26th, 2013
Larry L. Leffel, 70, New Knoxville, died at 3:30 p.m. April 25, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Mary E. Wuebker, 52, Chickasaw, died April 26, 2013, at her residence.
Arrang [More]
Norman R. Paulus, 82, of Minster and Newport, died April 24, 2013, at Versailles Healthcare Center. [More]
Kathy Hone, 61, rural Celina, died April 25, 2013, in the emergency room at Mer [More]
Local pictures on April 26th, 2013
Subscriber stories on April 26th, 2013
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday penned a formal agreement with Ferguson Enterprises that details each party's commitment toward the multi-million dollar distribution center planned for east of the city.
FORT RECOVERY - A surplus of items no longer needed will be auctioned off at Fort Recovery Local Schools at 10 a.m. Saturday as the district attempts to empty the 1935 section of the high school set to be razed in coming weeks.
Project will improve erosion control
CELINA - Erosion control work will continue this year along Beaver Creek - the longest and largest creek in Mercer County.
County engineer Jim Wiec
CELINA - The board of elections may issue bonuses to its staff after each election this year to reward them for their work and additional responsibilities.
CELINA - Local residents are invited to grab a Bible and lawn chair for the first-ever statewide Bible Reading Marathon on Saturday.
The public rea
Sources
CELINA - Anti-poverty organization Sources Community Network Services is seeking $270,120 in state money to continue funding its transportation program.
ROCKFORD - Parkway's softball team was still feeling the sting from a disappointing late-inning Midwest Athletic Conference loss against Versailles on Monday.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's boys tennis team improved to 6-0 in the Western Buckeye League after posting a 5-0 shutout over rival St. Marys on Thursday at the Booster Club Tennis Courts.
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway officials are hopeful that the third time is a charm on Saturday as The Big E tries to host its season opener for the thir