Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Obituaries on January 20th, 2018
Ronald C. Freeland, age 79, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2018, at 1:30 am, in CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, Ohio. [More]
Douglas A. Bruns, 67, of St. Marys, Ohio died 4:45 P.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the St. Marys Living Center from cancer. [More]
Ronald A. Green, 70, Celina, died at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 19, 2018, at Otterbein Seni [More]
Frederick Louis Kugel, age 77 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Erma Langenkamp, 85, of St. Marys, died Jan. 19, 2018, at Joint Township Distri [More]
Stories on January 20th, 2018
Students learn about roles in courtroom
CELINA - The courtroom became silent as Lilo Pelekai's older sister, Nani, took the stand on Friday afternoon at Immaculate Conception School.
Accused of endangering Lilo, Nina, played by Brooke Faber, argued her innocence during the nearly hourlong mock trial with more than 30 attendees. [More]
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is looking to pump billions of dollars into bridge projects across the country, money that local officials say is much needed to address faltering infrastructure.
ST. HENRY - A dedicated philanthropist will be inducted into the St. Henry Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame tonight in honor of his service, leadership and achievement.
COLDWATER - Due to the continuing widespread influenza outbreak, Mercer Health is limiting all visitors under the age of 14 at Mercer County Community Hospital.
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Justin Ahrens set a career milestone and Versailles remained unbeaten in MAC play with a 73-46 win over Fort Recovery on Friday night at Tiger Gymnasium in Darke County.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
State-ranked Ottawa-Glandorf exceeded 20 points in three quarters en route to a 97-63 victory over Celina on Friday night.
Wildcats hold off Cardinals for 48-43 win
NEW BREMEN - Both Minster coach Mike McClurg and New Bremen coach Adam Dougherty were proud of their teams' effort on Friday night in the Battle of Route 66. [More]
ROCKFORD - Tyler Prenger's second-quarter scoring spree helped Marion Local overtake Parkway by halftime.
Then a relentless defensive effort in the second half by the Flyers allowed them to take control of the game.
Local pictures on January 20th, 2018