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, October 12th, 2020
Cause of the explosion is under investigation
By Sydney Albert
CHICKASAW - First responders searched through debris for a missing woman Sunday evening after an explosion destroyed one house and damaged a neighboring one.
Dark plumes of smoke could be seen for miles after a house at 3751 County Road 716A erupted around 6 p.m., with the blast completely destroying the structure and making a sound described by neighbors in the area as that of a cannon being fired. [More]
From staff reports
GIBSON TOWNSHIP - A Portland, Indiana, teenager died late Friday night after striking a utility pole with a four-wheeler, according to a news release.
Mercer County Sheriff's deputies were reportedly called to Indiana-Ohio State Line Road, just north of Fox Road, at 11:55 p.m. to a report of a crash. [More]
Bulldogs get win over Cavaliers
By Tom Haines
CELINA - The Coldwater defense held tough for a while, but in the end Celina broke through.
The Bulldogs dominated time of possession in the first half, and it paid off with two goals shortly before the half to give the Bulldogs a commanding 3-0 lead on the way to a 6-1 win at the soccer stadium on Saturday. [More]
Obituaries on October 12th, 2020
Dorothy Ann Siefring, age 88, of St. Henry passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at her residence. [More]
Kevin E. Hines, age 66, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Jake D. Muhlenkamp, age 15, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on October 9, 202 [More]
Don E. Ross, 90, Celina, died Oct. 11, 2020, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Kenneth Whetstone, 85, Celina, died Oct. 10, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort W [More]
Local pictures on October 12th, 2020
Subscriber stories on October 12th, 2020
CELINA - Low oxygen levels experienced in Grand Lake this summer may be the cause of an uptick in microcystin levels, according to a theory from associate professor of biology and research coordinator Stephen Jacquemin.
Colorful wall dedicated Sunday
ROCKFORD - A crowd gathered Sunday outside the Rockford Fire Department to view the dedication of a mural showcasing some of the prominent historical figures that helped shape the area into what it is today.
CELINA - Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 reported over the weekend brought Mercer County's total number of cases to 1,214.
The Auglaize County Health Department did not report any new information by press time.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater hosted the final tuneup for area cross country teams before league meets and the postseason with the Lions Invitational on Saturday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Eli Rich rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another as Parkway won its first game of the season and first playoff game since 1999 with a 36-6 win at St. Bernard-Elmwood Place in the Division VI playoffs on Saturday.