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
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Four autos reported stolen have been found in lake
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Two vehicles reported stolen were found by divers off Grand Lake's west bank on Tuesday, and Celina Police Chief Tom Wale is warning residents to take steps to prevent theft.
This discovery follows an incident in which two other stolen vehicles were found in the lake in July. Wale said the incidents were likely connected. [More]
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - People traveling along State Route 29 west of Celina can hardly miss a 15-foot-tall, 30-ton rock owned by Stoneco that is colorfully painted to resemble a quilt.
Now, the "quilted rock" has been reimagined in a children's book by a local author and an illustrator. [More]
Obituaries on August 7th, 2019
Robert T. Berning age 83 of Anna passed away at 7:55 AM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney. [More]
Robert D. "Bob" Hundley, age 72 of Mercer, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at his residence in Mercer. [More]
Michael Kuck, 56, of New Knoxville, died suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 7th, 2019
Subscriber stories on August 7th, 2019
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners recently learned that Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has reopened the application window for a state loan program to help farmers and others in agriculture-related businesses reeling from weather-related setbacks.
CELINA - A Rockford man who had been arrested for inducing panic may face additional charges related to damage to the Mercer County jail.
Kevin McD
ROCKFORD - Three village residents on Tuesday told council members about their plans to open a brewery downtown.
Luke Stephenson, Luke Clouse and
MENDON - Village council members during Tuesday evening's meeting learned the new water tower is almost complete.
Project manager Craig Knapke of A
MINSTER - Council members on Tuesday gave first reading of an ordinance amending a compensation agreement associated with a property tax abatement zone for Dannon Yogurt.
Area Golf Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater's boys golf team opened the season with an excellent showing at the Mercer County Golf Invitational held Tuesday at the Celina Lynx Golf Club.
Photography studio also part of new shop
ST. HENRY - A mother and daughter have combined their skills to open a children's boutique and photography studio.
As a photographer, Vicki Topp, St. Henry, said she hoped to combine a photography studio with a children's boutique.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys SummerFest returns Thursday-Sunday with several new events to enjoy, according to St. Marys Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Abby Balster.