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
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Area internet providers weigh in on rule change
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Several local internet providers say they do not plan to sell customer information to third parties despite Congress' recent elimination of rules requiring customer consent to sell browsing and app use history to advertisers.
Nothing has immediately changed for Americans, as the Federal Communications Commission rules that were struck down wouldn't have gone into effect until at least Dec. 4, but Democrats and advocates are calling it a blow to privacy rights. [More]
Obituaries on April 8th, 2017
Ruth M. Drees age 85 of Coldwater, Ohio died on April 7, 2017 at Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio. [More]
Clare W. Geren, 82, of Celina, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Thursday April 6, 2017 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Robert Clayton Yenser, 77, formerly of Celina passed away on April 6, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Florence, KY. [More]
Elizabeth Y. "Betty" Rindler, age 83, of North Star, Ohio, died on April 6, 2017 at Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. [More]
Edward S. Wilson, age 87, of Celina, OH, passed away at 3:55 pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Local pictures on April 8th, 2017
Subscriber stories on April 8th, 2017
CELINA - Competitive crappie fishing returns to Grand Lake on April 28-29.
The contest, part of the Crappie USA Tournament Trail, will feature $10,000 in guaranteed prize money for the winning team.
CELINA - Though the area's two sheriffs have periodically swapped inmates between their jails for at least a decade, Mercer County commissioners just recently approved an agreement setting formal procedures.
CELINA - The depth of the Celina boys' and girls' track and field teams shone through with a sweep of the team titles at the Celina Relays on Friday at the Varsity Track.
CELINA - It has been an up and down season for the young Celina softball team.
Friday night fell into the "down" category.
The Bulldogs fought
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
New Bremen sophomore Justin Tenkman recorded a no-hitter in a 15-0 five-inning victory over Jackson Center on Friday night in New Bremen.