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
Saturday, July 6th, 2019
Courthouse fan looks for guides
By William Kincaid
CELINA - During a lengthy and robust law enforcement career that started in 1971 and continues to this day, Kip Wright said one role in particular has given him considerable satisfaction - courthouse tour guide.
Wright, 69, said nothing beats the experience of having adults walk up to him to ask if he remembers taking them as a child on a tour of the Mercer County Courthouse 30 years ago. He then knows he's made a lifelong impact. [More]
Obituaries on July 6th, 2019
Harold D. Miracle, age 80, of Celina, passed away at 8:08 A.M., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his residence. [More]
Elaine F. Braun, age 84, of Celina and previously of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 12:57 pm at Celina Manor. [More]
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Experts share cool tips
CELINA - Health experts are urging people to look out for signs of heat-related illness in others, themselves and their pets as summer temperatures rise.
CELINA - Beginning Monday, Disaster Recovery Centers across Ohio will be closed on Sundays and operate under new hours, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency news release.
Mercer County ACME Sectional
COLDWATER - The postseason makes for interesting contests. That was especially true in the opening games of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
Auglaize-Shelby ACME Sectional
MINSTER - The Shelby County League swept the Midwest Athletic Conference on Friday in the Auglaize-Shelby Sectional at Melcher Street Park in Minster.
Russia stunned New Bremen with a 2-1 victory in the opening game. Fort Loramie got rolling late to defeat Minster 12-3 in the nightcap.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake and Michigan split a GLSCL doubleheader on Friday at Montgomery Field, moving the Mariners to 12-13 on the season.