Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
The role of school volunteers is vast and their value immeasurable.
They are on the sidelines of the big game, in the classroom helping teachers, behind the counter in the cafeteria and are relied on every day in local school districts.
Area superintendents say the valuable crew do not fill positions that would be paid. However, Celina superintendent Jess Steiner said it's a mixed but positive scenario. [More]
COLDWATER - Heavy defensive pressure allowed Coldwater to dominate the first half in their 56-31 win over defeated New Bremen in MAC girls basketball action Thursday night at the Palace.
The Cavaliers (6-6, 2-2 MAC) used the full-court pressure to force 24 turnovers against New Bremen. The turnovers, along with a chilly 9-of-41 shooting effort (22 percent), spelled doom for the Cardinals. [More]
Daniel J. Sharkey, 60, Celina, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer at 3:48 a.m. Jan. 15, 2015, at his home with his wife and daughter at his side. [More]
Mercer County appropriations increase 4 percent in 2015
CELINA - Mercer County's budget this year is 4 percent higher than 2014 and includes funding for technology upgrades and an extensive handicapped-accessible project at the courthouse.
CELINA - Being alert and ready to react can mean the difference between life and death.
That's the message Andrea Cahill - lead instructor for Hot Brass Personal Defense, Celina - will stress during a free class offered next month by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Three-team tie for first in MAC girls basketball standings
NEW KNOXVILLE - A week after a tough loss at home to Minster, the Marion Local Flyers played themselves back to the top of the girls Midwest Athletic Conference standings with a 50-38 victory Thursday at New Knoxville.
Celina saw a third-quarter lead disappear in the fourth quarter as host Defiance outscored Celina 16-9 in the final eight minutes to take a 49-46 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action.
