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
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Local bust nets pot worth $240,000
Task force, deputies confiscate 125 plants
By Jared Mauch
CELINA - Local law enforcement seized about $240,000 worth of marijuana during an eradication operation on Monday.
The Grand Lake Task Force and Mercer County Sheriff's deputies located a total of 125 marijuana plants during the annual activity. [More]
Celina's McDonough, Mitchell win titles
Mercer County Cross Country Invitational
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - Celina's Roman Mitchell and Lauren McDonough added their names to the illustrious list of Mercer County Cross Country Invitational Champions, a list that includes some very good runners.
"I was pleasantly surprised to get the two kid [More]
Obituaries on August 26th, 2015
Julia Feltz
Julia M. Feltz, age 92, of Maria Stein, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
James Pierstorff
James "Jim" L. Pierstorff, 80, of Rockford passed away at Van Wert County Hospital at 4:41 AM, Tuesday, August 25, 2015. [More]
Local pictures on August 26th, 2015
Subscriber stories on August 26th, 2015
God's work
Celina couple leaving everything to work as missionaries in Germany
CELINA - Doug and Kathy McClain, longtime local teachers, are leaving everything behind - their beautiful home, vehicles, most of their possessions and their three adult children - to spread the message of Jesus Christ overseas.
Rockford squad gains 7 members
Need for Celina backup lessens
CELINA - The recent training and certification of seven new emergency medical technicians has eased a dire situation for the volunteer Rockford squad.
"It's been an amazing improvement," Mercer County Emergency Medical Services Director Matt Nietfeld told county commissioners on Tuesday.
Contractor sought to clear St. Marys River log jams
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking a contractor to remove about 75 log jams from the St. Marys River.
The project is estimated to cost $219,300. The work will be paid upfront by the county with reimbursement through maintenance assessments paid by property owners along the river.
LFA may soon gain donation of wetlands
CELINA - The Lake Facilities Authority Board of Directors on Tuesday approved environmental covenants that will clear the way for the organization to accept a donation from Richard Schwartz of two wetland properties south of Grand Lake.
St. Marys school officials consider technology levy
ST. MARYS - St. Marys schools officials continue to discuss seeking new taxes to ensure the district keeps its technology up to date.
District tech
Rainy summer weather pushes back start of planned courthouse project
CELINA - Early summer rains have delayed the start of the handicap-accessible project at the Mercer County Courthouse.
"After Labor Day, they shoul
Flyers win first match for coach
MARIA STEIN - After three hard-fought sets to start the evening, Marion Local cranked things up in the final set to open its volleyball season with a four-set win over Anna at the Hangar, giving new coach Erica Fullenkamp her first career victory.
Cavaliers win to give coach 100th victory
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater improved to 3-1 on the volleyball season and earned head coach Mike Etzler a milestone victory in beating Shawnee in three sets on Tuesday at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.
Lions put Thompson on IR
From staff and wire reports
The Detroit Lions formally placed tight end Jordan Thompson on the injured reserve after the Parkway and Ohio University standout was injured in the Lions' preseason game against Washington last Thursday.
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