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, April 10th, 2017
Sites opening in Maria Stein, St. Henry and Fort Recovery
By William Kincaid
A nonprofit county agency is extending its daily meal program to the southern half of Mercer County to offer both nutritious food and fellowship for more aging citizens.
The Mercer County Council on Aging has long provided discounted meals at its Celina Senior Center at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday for anyone 60 or older. The meal is often the cornerstone of the day at the center, with people staying for cards, bingo, line dancing and other activities. [More]
Ottawa-Glandorf defeats Redskins in St. Henry Bank-WCSM Classic final
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - Pitching reigned supreme at the St. Henry Bank-WCSM Classic on Saturday.
So did the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans.
Ethan White scattered five hits over seven innings, his defense played lights out behind him and Ottawa-Glandorf manufactured just enough runs to get past St. Henry 3-1 in the tournament final at Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
Obituaries on April 10th, 2017
Alice K. Eyink, age 94, of St. Henry, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Cory Joe Ralston, age 36, of Winchester, Indiana, (formerly of Rockford), passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Winchester. [More]
Ottie A. Reed, 91, Celina, OH died Thursday April 6, 2017 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Sharon R. Findley, 69, Celina, died at 9:30 p.m. April 8, 2017, at the Joint To [More]
Lydia Rose Schoen, age 8, Osgood, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at her home late Friday evening, April 7, 2017. [More]
Local pictures on April 10th, 2017
Subscriber stories on April 10th, 2017
CELINA - The Celina Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery Sunday at the Best Western Hotel, 2020 Holiday Drive.
CELINA - Community members from various walks of life came together Saturday morning to address the drug epidemic plaguing Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Members delay final decision
The Wabash River Conservancy District may stop paying for culvert replacements on the river it maintains and its tributaries.
Conservancy members tabled a final decision during their quarterly meeting Saturday, conservancy president Wally Broering reported after the meeting.
From staff reports
Watkins Road between Meiring Road and Burrville Road in Gibson Township will be closed starting next week for a culvert replac
ST. MARYS - Minster spotted St. Marys the first two runs of Saturday's softball doubleheader and then took control in sweeping the Roughriders 8-3 and 13-2 at K.C. Geiger Park to improve to 8-2 on the season.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Parkway softball team won both its games during a four-team doubleheader on Saturday and gave Mark Esselstein a milestone achievement in his 31st season as the only head coach the Panthers have had.