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, June 6th, 2014
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Two area teens reportedly are recovering at a hospital in Dayton after overdosing on over-the-counter cold medicine trying to get high.
In all, four Celina teens were found to have abused Coricidin Cough and Cold medicine, known on the street as "Triple C," according to Celina Police Chief Tom Wale. [More]
Division III State Baseball Tournament Semifinal
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS -  It was a sweet pickle for Coldwater.
Adam Klosterman scored on a wild throw in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Cavaliers to the state championship game with a 3-2 win over Wheelersburg at Huntington Park in Columbus.
Coldw [More]
Obituaries on June 6th, 2014
Dwight L. "Hoolie" Custer, 100, of Rockford, died at 5:20 p.m. June 1, 2014, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, where he had been a resident for a short time. [More]
Jane Wilkins, 76, Celina, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on June 2, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on June 6th, 2014
Subscriber stories on June 6th, 2014
MONTEZUMA - An educational trail where visitors can learn about local plant species and ecosystems will be created this fall in the 80-acre Gilliland Nature Sanctuary northeast of the village.
CELINA - Input Thursday from several physically disabled residents prompted the inclusion of new public parking spaces in the plan to upgrade handicapped-accessibility at the Mercer County Courthouse.
County FSA offices accepting applications for USDA programs
CELINA - Beekeepers and nursery and greenhouse owners may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster funds to help recoup losses from the harsh winter.
Work expected to be completed this fall
MONTEZUMA - Two Celina contractors submitted bids for work constructing the second phase of a treatment train at Prairie Creek.
Mercer County Commi
Division III State Baseball Tournament Semifinal
COLUMBUS - After Coldwater's win over Wheelersburg in the state semifinal on Thursday night, Cavaliers coach Brian Harlamert wasn't sure of who his starting pitcher will be in Saturday's title game against Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
2014 Late Model Dream at Eldora: Night One
ROSSBURG - Club 29's first assault on Eldora Speedway was an overwhelming success on Thursday night during the opening night of the Dirt Late Model Dream Presented by Ferris Mowers.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A three-run sixth inning by Xenia broke a 1-1 tie as Grand Lake dropped its 2014 Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League opener 6-1 to the Scouts on Thursday at Grady Field at the Athletes In Action complex in Xenia.