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, March 1st, 2018
Celina
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The new owner of 10.072 acres of land in northeast Celina says plans are in the works to build a new apartment complex with 30 to 50 units to help meet a growing demand for housing in the city.
Such a project, however, must first go before the city planning commission for approval, city officials say. [More]
By Colin Foster
VAN WERT - Parkway got out to a fast start against Antwerp on Wednesday in the Division IV sectional opener.
And the Panthers needed it.
After opening the game with a 14-1 run, Parkway continuously held off every Antwerp comeback attempt the rest of the evening, defeating the Archers 59-53 at Cougar Gymnasium in Van Wert. [More]
Obituaries on March 1st, 2018
It is with Joy that Harold Joseph Dorsten, age 72, of Montezuma, has been released from the grip of Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. [More]
Annabelle "Ann" Kuck, 94, formerly of New Knoxville, and a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died 2:30 P.M. Saturday, February 17, 2018. [More]
Harold Penn, 78, of Celina, Ohio, died February 15, 2018, at Sunrise of Dublin in Dublin, Ohio, where he had been a resident. [More]
Rita L. Schroer, 91, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on February 27, 2018, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Paul Heim Jr., 92, Celina and formerly of Angel Fire, New Mexico, died on Feb. [More]
Marilyn Pauline Wott, 82, Clyde, died on Feb. 27, 2018, at the University of Toledo Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on March 1st, 2018
Subscriber stories on March 1st, 2018
Bond issue may be on 2020 ballot
CELINA - Celina City Schools officials are considering a possible construction project in the coming years.
Superintendent Ken Schmiesing told sch
CELINA - Celina City Schools board members on Wednesday approved the guaranteed maximum price of $21.39 million provided by Peterson Construction for the Tri Star 2.0 building project.
FORT RECOVERY - A children's book illustrating team encouraged Fort Recovery Elementary School students to explore their creative sides as part of their Dr. Seuss Week celebration.
Charges related to breaking and entering, violating probation
CELINA - A Celina man, who had been sentenced to up to three years of probation on two breaking and entering charges in October, was sentenced on Wednesday to 41 months in prison for additional charges and another 11 months for violating his probation.
CELINA - A registered sex offender living in Celina on Wednesday made an initial appearance before Celina Municipal Court Judge Kathryn Speelman for allegedly failing to register a change of address for the second time this year.
CELINA - The man Mercer County deputies had retrieved twice from western states was arraigned on Wednesday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - Two people were arrested on drug-related charges in separate instances on Tuesday.
Thomas D. Phillips, 48, Spencerville, was arrested for
COLDWATER - Some changes implemented in the recent federal budget present a mixed bag for Mercer County Community Hospital, according to Mercer Health Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer George Boyle.
ELIDA - Coldwater boys basketball coach Nick Fisher doesn't mind if the adjective "ugly"is attached to his Cavaliers' 53-46 victory over Delphos Jefferson on Wednesday night.
CELINA - A former St. Henry resident has authored a book on home caregiving that has been lauded as one of the best caregiving books of 2017.
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