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, October 16th, 2017
Division II State Girls Golf Tournament
By Colin Foster
Compiled by Colin Foster
Jill Schmitmeyer saved her best for last.
Playing her final round of high school golf - on one of the toughest courses, no less (Ohio State's 5,560-yard Gray Course) - the St. Marys senior shot one of the best rounds of her life. [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2017
Jane Berryhill, 87, Celina, died on Oct. 14, 2017, at her residence.
Arrangem [More]
Mary Ann Knapke, 90, New Bremen passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, OH. [More]
Herbert Myers, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday Oct. 12, 2017 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on October 16th, 2017
Subscriber stories on October 16th, 2017
Every minute, 20 people in the U.S. are affected by domestic violence, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October helps draws attention to those victims' needs.
CELINA - The Rockford branch of Mercer County EMS is getting a new ambulance.
Mercer County commissioners Greg Homan, Rick Muhlenkamp and Jerry Laffin unanimously approved EMS Director Kyle Gerlach's request to purchase a $207,391 Horton ambulance through the state cooperative purchasing program.
Decision 2017
CELINA - Two candidates are seeking the expired Jefferson Township trustee post vacated by Dick Baucher.

Joe Bey
Vying against interim trustee
MAC Cross Country Championship
COLDWATER - Even though the Minster girls had achieved a perfect score at the Midwest Athletic Conference championships before, the Wildcats were close to perfection again on Saturday.
WBL Cross Country Championship
BATH TOWNSHIP - The question of the day at the Western Buckeye League Cross Country Championships wasn't who would win the team titles but rather who would take second behind Defiance.
ROSSBURG - One month ago, Joey Saldana started the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCOC) Four Crown Nationals feature on the front row and many thought he would be the guy to beat. However, Saldana struggled and finished a disappointing eighth.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina wrapped up the regular season for girls soccer with a 5-1 loss to state-ranked Ontario on Saturday afternoon at the soccer stadium.