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
Monday, October 6th, 2014
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - The area's robust economy appears to be leading Mercer County to a fourth-consecutive record-breaking year of sales tax revenue.
With sales tax collections up nearly $135,000 or 3.9 percent over 2013 as of September, county auditor Randy Grapner predicts 2014 will beat last year's record $4.6 million. [More]
Obituaries on October 6th, 2014
Brian R. Baker, 39, Chattanooga, passed away on Oct. 4, 2014, at Mercer County [More]
Pamela Kay Crabtree Dunno, 52, Celina, died at 5 p.m. Oct. 4, 2014, at the OSU [More]
Jackie L. Makley, 72, St. Marys, died at 10:55 p.m. Oct. 3, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Albert Lee "Al" Watson, 83, Celina, passed away at 9:03 p.m. Oct. 2, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on October 6th, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 6th, 2014
CELINA - More than 100 trees must be cut down in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park due to an emerald ash borer infestation.
Park manager Brian Miller
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's contest against state-ranked Leipsic on Saturday was neither the Redskins' most impressive nor their most solid performance of the season.
COLDWATER - Despite a strong second half that featured two of the three goals scored by Maura Hoying, Coldwater was unable to overcome a sluggish first half and lost 5-4 to Shawnee in girls soccer action on Saturday at Village Hall Field.
UMP Fall Nationals
ROSSBURG - Second generation and teenaged sensation Bobby Pierce (Late Models) and veteran Brian Ruhlman (Modifieds) fought off frigid conditions and picked up $5,000 United Midwest Promoters (UMP) Fall Nationals victories Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater extended its winning streak to 14 straight matches after sweeping a home triangular match with Ottoville and Lima Central Catholic on Saturday at the Palace.