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
Monday, April 27th, 2020
Magestic birds prove bald is beautiful in Ohio
By William Kincaid
COLUMBUS - The number of bald eagle nests in Ohio has skyrocketed 151% over the last eight years, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
It's safe to say Ohio, with its ample lakes, reservoirs, marshes and wetlands, is home to a thriving population of bald eagles, Division of Wildlife spokesperson Brian Plasters said. [More]
Muter encourages people to try horseshoes
By Colin Foster
For those looking to stay busy with a new hobby, Rick Muter has a suggestion: give horseshoes a try.
He makes a strong "pitch."
"It's good exercise," said Muter, a Celina resident. "It's good family fun - kids can do it with the dog, with grandpa. It's just an enjoyable sport, getting outside doing something."
With sports at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, participation has risen in Muter's online horseshoe-pitching groups. [More]
Obituaries on April 27th, 2020
Douglas "Doug" L. Fair, age 62, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on April 24, 2020 at 3:22 pm. [More]
Cyril R. Gehret, Age 76, Yorkshire, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence Friday morning, April 24, 2020. [More]
Carol J. Moon, 73, New Bremen, died April 25, 2020 at 2:52 p.m at the Kettering Medical Center, in Kettering. [More]
Glenna Kay Bair, 64, Celina, died April 26, 2020, at Celina Manor.
Arrangemen [More]
James J. Wehrkamp, known to family and friends as "Jim," died peacefully with h [More]
Kayla Brittany Dresher, aka "Bubbles," age 29, Marion, passed away in her home [More]
Thomas Bernard Wilker, age 76, formerly of Montezuma, died on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Local pictures on April 27th, 2020
Subscriber stories on April 27th, 2020
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District on Sunday reported a woman from 20 to 30 years old as the most recent person to test positive for COVID-19
ST. MARYS - Another area summer festival has been scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020 Holy Rosary Festival set for June 12-14 and the June 4-6 garage sale have both been canceled, according to church's website and Sunday bulletin.
Jones continuing her dominance at Michigan
Paige Jones is a highly skilled volleyball player who happens to love dancing, too.
Her dance moves might be groovy, but you probably will not be watching Michigan's star volleyball player on "Dancing with the Stars" anytime soon.
Monday Conversation
Jim Lachey has been in unique territory this spring.
As one of the voices of Ohio State football for the past 23 seasons, and having recently signe
Fort volleyball coaches switch roles
FORT RECOVERY - Chelsea Kahlig has stepped down as Fort Recovery's head volleyball coach.
Travis Guggenbiller has stepped up.
In February, Kah