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.

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

Fort solicitor resigns, new official hired

By Leslie Gartrell

FORT RECOVERY - Council members on Monday accepted the resignation of village solicitor Erin Minor and hired her replacement.

Minor, who has served as the village attorney for three years, has accepted a full-time position with county prosecutor Matthew Fox's office.

Mayor Dave Kaup and council members thanked Minor for her work and said they wish her all the best in her new position.

Members then moved to hire Erin Abels as her replacement, effective March 18.

A Maria Stein native, Abels earned an undergraduate degree from Wright State University, a master's degree from the University of Cincinnati and a law degree from the University of Dayton. Abels lives in Coldwater and works for attorney Judy Koesters.

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Residents invited to provide input on Celina school plan

CELINA - Celina City Schools officials have prepared seven new building plans and invite residents to offer input at a public meeting next month.

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New ag chief sees no easy solutions to water issues

CELINA - Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda made clear that no single solution will cure the state's numerous water-quality issues.

County board appoints interim health commissioner

CELINA - The Mercer County Health District board appointed an interim health commissioner after an executive session that lasted nearly an hour and a half on Monday.

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Street projects estimated at $594,000

ST. MARYS - City council's streets and sidewalks committee proposed street work to be completed this year, including several resurfacing projects and a reconstruction project estimated at $594,000.

Sheriff warns of phone scam

CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey is warning local residents of a new phone scam involving a person claiming to be a deputy sheriff who asks for money.

State Wrestling Preview

Locals hoping for podium finish

Coldwater's Josh Fink and Brian Chmielewski were each a win away from qualifying for state wrestling last season at this time.

St. Marys' Noah Vogel was already done for the season.

Fort FFA drive-in winners announced

The Fort Recovery FFA Chapter held a truck and tractor drive-in to promote agriculture and the National FFA Organization during National FFA Week.