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
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Hazel: Event coordinator not needed
Staff could share responsibilities
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel said the city at this point does not need an event coordinator or manager to run the Harley Jones Rotary Memorial Amphitheater in the Bryson Park District along Lake Shore Drive.
Rather, those duties will be handled, at least in the immediate future, by various department heads and city officials, he said. [More]
Battle of unbeatens at Arrowhead
Wildcats defeat Redskins in key MAC match
By Colin Foster
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Minster boys' golf team finished near the top at last year's Midwest Athletic Conference tournament.
"We had a pretty decent season last year," Minster coach Jim Stubbs said. "We had three losses in the MAC. Two o [More]
Obituaries on September 11th, 2018
Marvin Stolz
Marvin "Marv" Stolz, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. [More]
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St. Henry's bid to land state grant rejected
ST. HENRY - State officials have rejected the village's grant request to upgrade the intersection of Main and Walnut streets to make it safer for students walking to school.
St. Marys seeks funds for mill restoration
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday passed a resolution seeking the quick release of $1 million of the city's $1.4 million Community Development Block Grant so officials can proceed with the Hauss Folk Mill renovation plan.
Schlosser to lead United Way campaign
WAPAKONETA - Former United Way Board of Trustees President Brian Schlosser will lead the group's fundraising campaign this year, according to a news
Two men pulled from lake after boat sinks
CELINA - Two male subjects were removed from Grand Lake near the Windy Point Launch Area at about 9:22 p.m. Saturday after their vessel had reportedly sunk.
Overdose victim revived
CELINA - Celina police were able to revive an overdose victim on Saturday after the man had received CPR from an acquaintance, according to a news release.
School year off to a good start
ST. HENRY - The new school year is off to a good start, St. Henry school administrators said.
"It has been fantastic," superintendent Julie Garke
Area business broken into
CELINA - Police are investigating a breaking and entering at a local business over the weekend.
According to a release from the Celina Police Department, officers were called to 1440 E. Wayne St. at about 7:29 a.m. Saturday in regard to a burglary that had reportedly occurred overnight.
New Bremen water rates may increase 10 percent
NEW BREMEN - Village water rates are likely to increase by 10 percent in 2019.
Council members gave first reading on Monday of an ordinance to incr
Coldwater council moves to issue, sell land purchase note
COLDWATER - Village council members approved an emergency ordinance and two emergency resolutions at Monday's meeting.
Under suspension of rules, c
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St. Henry defeats Minster
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Taylor Homan outshot Ellen Naumann, but St. Henry came away with the 194-231 win in Midwest Athletic Conference girls' golf action at the Mercer County Elks on a soggy Monday afternoon.
Getting the most bang for the buck
Tips offered on work to boost value of home
Homeowners can choose from several improvement projects that can pay off at the time of a sale.
Most buyers nowadays, especially younger buyers, want to buy a home that's move-ready, Rockford Realtor Tammy Cheek said.
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