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
Friday, September 21st, 2018
By Colin Foster
Compiled by Colin Foster
After beating every Western Buckeye League opponent early in the year at the Celina Invitational, St. Marys boys' golf coach Steve Schmitmeyer knew where his team stood entering league play.
On Thursday, the Roughriders stood atop the WBL standings. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2018
Keith E. Speckman, age 72, passed away on Wednesday Sept. 19, 2018 at his residence in Celina with his family by his side. [More]
Rachel Marie Webb, 97, of Rockford, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, September 18, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on September 21st, 2018
Subscriber stories on September 21st, 2018
St. Marys
17 teachers, 4 administrative positions could be eliminated
ST. MARYS - School district officials have created a list of budget cuts totaling nearly $2.6 million that could be enacted if the 1 percent earned-income tax levy issue fails in November.
Area school officials strictly prohibit bullying and say they are taking preventive steps.
Celina City Schools has 2,559 students and had 21 reported incidents last school year. The district reported the most incidents among Mercer County school districts.
CELINA - Numerous groups are partnering to provide an afternoon of free, wholesome fun for area families at Celina's Eastview Park.
The 2018 Family
Pax prepares for retirements
CELINA - Pax Machine Works has been awarded a third round of federal funding to help train workers ahead of many looming retirements.
Mercer County
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Elections members selected Morgan Couchman to be a seasonal intern during a special meeting on Wednesday.
The Ada Republican is a 2018 Ohio Northern graduate who earned a Bachelor of Art degree in philosophy, politics and economics.
Fort Recovery improves to 5-0 in MAC with win
FORT RECOVERY - After dropping the second set to Coldwater, Fort Recovery served its way to dominating wins in the final two sets.
The Indians had seven aces over the final two sets to win the MAC volleyball battle 25-23, 20-25, 25-16, 25-10 on Thursday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
CELINA - The Celina volleyball team was unbeaten in Western Buckeye League play entering Thursday's game with Ottawa-Glandorf.
The defending champion Titans didn't let it stay that way.
MINSTER - After a slow start, the New Bremen volleyball team got rolling against Minster.
The second-ranked Cardinals hung on for a 25-23 win in the first set and then rolled to 25-15 wins in the next two for a 3-0 win at Minster Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action.