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, November 25th, 2017
Obituaries on November 25th, 2017
Shearl Langstaff Edler, died at Otterbein St. Marys at 5:42 p.m. on November 20, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 87. [More]
MarJean Ann (Knapke) Steinlage, age 72 of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. [More]
Charles "Henry" Dickman V age 80 of Minster passed away at 9:10 AM on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Katherine M. (Harris) Luth, 85, of Celina, died November 24, 2017, in Celina. [More]
Stories on November 25th, 2017
City looks to restore trees in parklands
CELINA - City officials plan to plant new trees in Celina's parks in the coming years to replace those lost due to storm damage and the destructive emerald ash borer and to further beautify outdoor areas enjoyed by the public. [More]
OKs 'Cadillac' obstacle course
CELINA - City officials hope to stir up some competition and bring a little excitement to Eastview Park this spring with a challenge course.  
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CELINA - More than 20 Mercer County Alternative School students dined at C.J.'s HighMarks earlier this week and listened to co-owner John R. Irmscher speak about the true meaning of success.
Minster quarterback rushes for 277 yards as team returns to Division VII title game
LIMA - Fake one way, run the other way.
Jared Huelsman used that play so often against Norwalk St. Paul that fans had to be getting a feeling of déjà vu during the second and third quarters.
WAPAKONETA - Liberty-Benton showed flashes of how it got to the state semifinal.
But Marion Local consistently displayed the qualities of a team that had been there before.
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Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Freshman Ivy Wolf scored 19 points in her varsity debut, and Minster opened the season with a 51-36 victory at Kalida.
Local pictures on November 25th, 2017