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
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
Police officers don't have time to cite property owners who fail to clear sidewalks
By William Kincaid
CELINA - As the icy grip of winter clutches the area, city council members this week were told to prepare for a flurry of complaints about snow-filled sidewalks, especially downtown.
Police officers do not enforce an ordinance requiring building owners and occupants to keep their sidewalks, curbs and gutters free from snow, ice and other debris because it would be too time consuming, city administrators said at Monday's council meeting. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2015
Nihla George Davis, 92, North Star, died at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 27, 2015, at State of the Heart Hospice Inpatient Unit at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. [More]
Charlotte G. Link, 80, formerly of Carthagena, died Jan. 26, 2015, at Celina Manor. [More]
Joan F. Overman, 73, Celina and formerly of Maria Stein, died at 6:16 p.m. Jan. 25, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Bryan C. Siefring, 35, Fort Recovery, died on Jan. 27, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. [More]
Ruth Marie Vonder Haar Beiting, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Jan. 21, 2015. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2015
Children's book author, poet gets students laughing
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Elementary School students laughed and giggled Tuesday afternoon as children's author and poet Paul Orshoski brought his tales to life with sound effects and changing voices.
MINSTER - The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the St. Augustine Church are suing a former director of religious education to recover $194,000 the church claims she took.
CELINA - County officials this year plan to spend more than $200,000 to continue an erosion control project along Beaver Creek.
Mercer County Commi
New Knoxville's rally falls short in 50-44 loss
NEW KNOXVILLE - After a forgettable first half, New Knoxville stormed back against Wapakoneta and made it a memorable conclusion.
The Rangers cut
Highlights & Insights
After two consecutive weeks of state-ranked boys teams meeting in Midwest Athletic Conference play, the time has come to put ladies first.
The sta