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
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Driving a large truck in all weather conditions for 25 years without an accident is quite an accomplishment.
A New Bremen UPS driver was recently added to the Circle of Honor, a group of 1,582 drivers worldwide who have reached the milestone. [More]
By Sydney Albert
FORT RECOVERY - Residents will soon be able to pay their bills, various fees and taxes electronically as village council members approved entering into an agreement with GovPayNet at their Monday meeting.
Fiscal officer Roberta Staugler said the o [More]
Obituaries on March 20th, 2018
Mickey L. Edmiston, age 85, of New Haven, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his residence after a lengthy illness. [More]
Rosella O. "Toots" Hierholzer Moorman, age 90, of St. Henry, passed away peacefully Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
James "Jim" Otto Steinbrunner, 79, of Sidney, passed away at 10:07 PM on Saturd [More]
Local pictures on March 20th, 2018
Subscriber stories on March 20th, 2018
Board seeks to reduce expenses
CELINA - School board members on Monday discussed using fewer services from the Mercer County Educational Service Center to save money.
After appr
Human resources post considered
CELINA - City council members on Monday night nearly formed a consensus on the responsibilities of a potentially new human resources position, narrowing the scope of duties mainly to personnel issues.
MINSTER - The school district's real estate tax collections are higher in some areas and lower in others.
Treasurer Laura Klosterman told school board members on Monday that many factors are affecting tax collections so far this year.
Charges could net man over 15 years in prison
CELINA - A 41-year-old Mercer County man made an initial appearance on Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on charges stemming from a November burglary.
CELINA - Robert A. Hamblin of Celina made an initial appearance on Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court, on two fifth-degree felony charges of aggravated possession of drugs.
RECOVERY TOWNSHIP - St. Joe Road between Wabash Road and St. Peter Road will be closed for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Divisions III and IV Boys Basketball All-Ohio
Marion Local's Tyler Mescher was named to the third team in Division IV as the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association released its All-Ohio Divisions III and IV teams on Monday.
County's ag, FFA programs keep spotlight on agriculture
Agriculture and FFA programs at five schools in Mercer County ensure the agriculture industry's future remains bright in the state's No. 1 farm income county, area officials say.