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
Thursday, January 11th, 2018
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - A 54-year-old Dayton man claims he was homeless and became caught up in a ring of people who paid him to take part in a check-forgery scheme using the account of local livestock companies.
Timothy E. Frazier was sentenced on Wednesday to a total of 12 months in prison by Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Ingraham for his involvement in the scheme. [More]
Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
When Al Souder took over the helm of the Fort Recovery boys' basketball program in 1964, his inaugural team finished the campaign without a single victory. Luckily for the Indian faithful, the former coach stuck around a few more years, and by 1967 the Indians finished 22-2 overall. [More]
Obituaries on January 11th, 2018
Shirlene A. (Gallion) Fetters, age 89, some knew her as Granny, of Celina, Ohio [More]
Doris M. Hoffman, 88, Celina, died at 3:50 p.m. Jan. 10, 2018, at Laurels of Sh [More]
Gabriel J. Muhlenkamp, son of Casey & Jacqueline (Hein) Muhlenkamp, of Bryant, [More]
Lela Mae Williams, 95, Celina, died on Jan. 10, 2018, at the Mercer County Comm [More]
Local pictures on January 11th, 2018
Subscriber stories on January 11th, 2018
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved the 2018 budget, which shows an approximately 7 percent increase in general fund appropriations over last year's budget.
Board studies options for May 2 ballot issue
ST. MARYS - School district voters could see a tax levy issue on the May 2 ballot.
Due to time constraints, school board members on Wednesday passe
Council discusses site options
CHICKASAW - Council members discussed possibly moving the village hall to a new location.
Board of Public Affairs member Jim Moorman on Wednesday proposed tearing down the aging building in front of the maintenance facility and constructing a new office there.
NEW BREMEN - The initial meeting of the year for the New Bremen Local Schools board on Wednesday welcomed new members and named two new leaders.
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CELINA - A Fort Wayne, Indiana, man facing charges stemming from a police chase from Rockford to Decatur, Indiana, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in his second appearance at Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
MONTEZUMA - Village council members re-elected Steve Fortman as board president and set temporary appropriations for 2018.
With councilor Lee Brun
CELINA - Two people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday to face drug charges stemming from a Dec. 8 apartment search in Celina.
COLDWATER - School board members met for their organizational meeting on Wednesday, setting the schedule for future board meetings and establishing member salaries.
Friday Night Spotlight
Two-time defending Midwest Athletic Conference champion Versailles travels to the Hangar on Friday for a matchup with last season's runner-up Marion Local, which is seeking its first title since 2013-14.
Hoops Highlights
The Midwest Athletic Conference is already an established powerhouse in volleyball, and it's shaping up to be a powerhouse in girls' basketball, too.