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, December 14th, 2018
Rain keeps farmers out of fields
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Ohio Department of Agriculture officials are developing a plan to allow livestock producers to apply manure over the winter since the weather in recent months has been especially wet, according to a local ag official.
The annual manure application ban in the distressed 58,000-acre Grand Lake Watershed takes effect Saturday and runs through March 1. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The Celina wrestling team opened its home schedule with a 60-21 win over Kenton in a Western Buckeye League dual match at the high school gymnasium.
The Bulldogs (2-0) took advantage of the Wildcats having to void out in seven weight classes, giving Celina 42 points before the first bout began. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2018
Surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren, Aleene Chloe (Parker) C [More]
Carol J. Gaston, age 69 of Celina, Ohio died following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at her home on Grand Lake. [More]
Local pictures on December 14th, 2018
Subscriber stories on December 14th, 2018
Chickasaw
CHICKASAW - Village water customers will be required to have a certified plumber install water meters.
Council members during Wednesday's meeting
CELINA - Three people have been arrested after a search in which Celina police officers reportedly found methamphetamine and weapons they believe were intended for use against police, according to a Celina Police Department news release.
Health officials: No local cases reported
CELINA - Ohio Department of Health officials have declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A and are investigating the increased number of cases throughout the state.
COLDWATER - St. Henry's winning streak to start the season didn't continue Thursday.
Coldwater's winning streak in the Backyard Battle did.
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NEW BREMEN - In a defensive battle where neither team could score more than 14 points in the second half, New Bremen found a way to scratch out a 33-29 victory over New Knoxville Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Bailey Exman's free throws with eight seconds left lifted Celina to its first WBL girls basketball