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
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Drivers who cause accidents while making legal J-turns into a parking space will be cited by police officers.
Celina council members on Monday night unanimously passed an ordinance updating the city's traffic laws after suspending the rules for the required three readings. The new provision takes effect in 30 days. [More]
Computer Points
By Bruce Monnin
With the seventh week of the high school football regular season now in the books, this article will be used to show the effects of last weekend's results. Another story later in the week will be used to project what is expected to happen by the end of the season. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2013
John Thieman, 83, of Rockport, Texas, formerly of Minster, died Oct. 6, 2013, in Aransas Pass, Texas. [More]
Dorothy K. Schroyer, 92, of Celina, died at 6:35 a.m. Oct. 14, 2013, at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on October 15th, 2013
Subscriber stories on October 15th, 2013
ST. MARYS - City council members are reconsidering construction of a large sign with an LED television that would show messages to promote the city.
Celina
CELINA - City council members on Monday passed first reading of an ordinance eliminating two-hour parking limits in downtown Celina.
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ST. HENRY - The school district is spending less but flat revenues and an expiring levy paint an uncertain fiscal future.
St. Henry schools treasurer Glenn Miller told board members Monday night about the good news/bad news scenario.
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members Monday night approved the construction of a 24-by-48-foot storage building at no cost to the district.
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ST. MARYS - St. Marys residents on Monday had their first opportunity to meet four of six school board candidates and learn where they stand on the issues.
ST. HENRY - The village next year may embark on a project to reuse processed water at the treatment plant.
Village administrator Ron Gelhaus told council members Monday night he'd like to appropriate funds in the 2014 budget for the project but hasn't yet calculated the cost.
WAPAKONETA - Celina's boys soccer team mixed solid defense with a goal in each half to open postseason play with a 2-0 win over Kenton in Division II sectional action at Ryan Field in Wapakoneta.