Flood Watch issued April 3 at 9:17PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, 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...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
46° 46° Fri 58° Fri 58° likely 51° 51° Sat 64° Sat 64°
Saturday, December 19th, 2020
Obituaries on December 19th, 2020
Margaret L. Fisher, age 99, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at Celina Manor on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3:45 am. [More]
Theresa Platfoot, 54, Houston, died on Dec. 17, 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospit [More]
Stories on December 19th, 2020
Health officials, group hear safety measures
CELINA - Health officials and Mercer County Cares members discussed vaccine safety during Friday's meeting as COVID-19 vaccinations are set to begin in at least two area nursing homes on Monday.
Priest reminisces about gifts, life, Lord's birthday
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. Fred Nietfeld as a boy routinely received one present during this time of the year since his birthday and Christmas were so close together. [More]
CELINA - Charges have been filed against clerks at seven businesses after Celina police found they were selling vaping products illegally to underage customers.
CELINA - One new death and 11 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Mercer County on Friday, raising the death toll to 59 and the total case count to 3,156, according to a county health district social media post.
Big shots lift Celina past Kenton in WBL play
CELINA - When Dylan Feister made two free throws with 1.1 seconds remaining in Friday's game, a cheer from the Celina faithful resonated through the Fieldhouse.
FORT RECOVERY - When Caden Slusher's three fell right before the buzzer at the end of the third quarter to give Parkway its first lead, the Panthers had all the momentum. [More]
COLDWATER - Scoring runs can change the momentum of a basketball game in a hurry.
Friday night at the Palace, one such run allowed the Marion Local Flyers to grab the momentum and ultimately the victory after a big burst midway through the third quarter.
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Compiled By Tom Haines
St. Henry managed to shut down New Bremen in the fourth quarter to secure a 45-42 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball game at the Nest Friday night.
Local pictures on December 19th, 2020