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
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Resurfacing to begin Monday
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Crews from Shelly Co. of Findlay are expected to begin resurfacing North Main Street on Monday, a week earlier than anticipated, mayor Jeff Hazel said.
Hazel at Monday night's regular council meeting also announced that Dayton Power & Light will carry out necessary emergency maintenance at 12:01 a.m. May 30, which will result in a power outage for up to eight hours. [More]
No new cases in Auglaize Co.
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - The number of positive coronavirus tests continues to rise in the area, as the Mercer County Health District on Monday reported seven new cases, raising the county's total to 86.
Auglaize County health officials reported no new cases on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on May 12th, 2020
Tyson Goubeau, 28, St. Marys, died on April 27, 2020.
Arrangements are pendin [More]
Local pictures on May 12th, 2020
Subscriber stories on May 12th, 2020
CELINA - City council members on Monday night pulled from the agenda an emergency ordinance granting city safety service director Tom Hitchcock extraordinary powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEW BREMEN - Three village employees have been laid off due to the financial blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Robert Parker announced at Monday's village council meeting that cost-cutting measures have forced the layoff of employees in the public works, water and office staff.
COLDWATER - David Penno was appointed fire chief at Monday's village council meeting.
Council members appointed Penno after a 17-minute executive session. He has been with the fire department since 2008 and an officer for the last five years. He will receive $2,000 per year for the position.
ST. HENRY - The village's pool, parks, shelter houses and other recreational areas will remain closed through at least June 15.
Village council members at Monday evening's meeting discussed how long to keep recreational areas under lockdown as part of the governor's "Stay Safe At Home" order.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members looked to the future on Monday as the current year nears an end with school buildings closed and traditional graduation plans in doubt.
ST. HENRY - School district officials have built a solid fiscal foundation and won't need to limit services or staff after state budget cuts, treasurer Jennifer Bruns said.
Spring Spotlight
'Cats were seeking another MAC title, state berth
MINSTER - Last Tuesday would have been Senior Day at Four Seasons Park in Minster.
It would have been a celebration of eight seniors - a majority