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.

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

St. Henry man faces child-sex charges

Police allegedly pose as teen to make bust

By Sydney Albert

ST. HENRY - A St. Henry man faces felony charges after reportedly sending sexually explicit photos and saying he wished to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.

Kevin J. Fullenkamp, 60, was arrested after a Newbury, Massachusetts, police detective contacted the sheriff's office.

The detective stated he was a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children team, which had been receiving communications from Fullenkamp since November, according to a sheriff's news release.

Fullenkamp reportedly believed he was communicating with a 13-year-old girl and sent sexually explicit photos, engaged in sexually explicit conversations and indicated he wished to meet her in person.

The "girl" was actually an ICAC detective.

Local officials then opened an investigation and the two agencies then shared information. After gathering information, Mercer County detectives consulted with the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and charges were prepared.

Fullenkamp was arrested Wednesday morning and booked in the Mercer County jail on charges of importuning and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, both fifth-degree felonies.

Fullenkamp's bond has been set at $50,000, subject to a 10% cash option, by Celina Municipal Court Judge Kathryn Speelman.

Detectives also executed a search warrant for Fullenkamp's residence on Wednesday morning, and recovered several pieces of evidence including thumb drives and a cellphone.

The case remains under investigation.

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Former Rockford mayor charged

Suspect arrested in FBI sting related to child pornography

TOLEDO - A 51-year-old former school board member and mayor charged with coercion and enticement and receipt and distribution of child pornography made his initial appearance on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court's Northern District of Ohio. [More]

Division II Girls State Swimming and Diving

Niekamp reaches podium; Cavaliers earn All-Ohio honors

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

A year after breaking into the top 10, Vivian Niekamp wraps up her high school diving career with a podium finish. [More]

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A. Lincoln comes to life

Former teacher impersonates 16th president

CELINA - About eight score years ago, Abraham Lincoln governed over a nation so deeply divided it had split in two - and Tuesday night, the former president made an astonishing appearance at the Celina Eagles to share some details from life.

Cold beer here!

Mariners plan craft brew at games

CELINA - After having to cancel last year's season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Lake Mariners officials plan to resume play at Montgomery Field in 2021 - and offer craft brews at every game.

2 Auglaize virus deaths reported

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department officials on Wednesday reported two new deaths and four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the county's cumulative death toll to 61 and case count to 3,386.

Elections board clerks sworn in

Mercer County board hires Miller, Fader

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday morning filled the last of two open clerk positions by hiring Christopher Michael Fader of Celina.

Airport terminal grand opening set

NEW KNOXVILLE - The Neil Armstrong Airport terminal grand opening festivities are set to begin June 12, though officials are still working out some details.

Nail-biter to the end

Coldwater rallies to playoff win over Paulding

COLDWATER - Not even the final buzzer could allow Coldwater fans a chance to breathe a huge sigh of relief.

Paulding tried a 3-pointer as the horn

Panthers unable to finish, fall in 2OT

ROCKFORD - In regulation, the Parkway boys basketball team couldn't put Ridgemont away. In the first overtime, Ridgemont couldn't put the Panthers away.

Division II State Bowling Preview

Cavs ready for big weekend

The Coldwater boys and girls bowling teams differ in makeup. The boys are underclassmen-laden while the girls have a strong group of veterans and seniors.

Roughrider soccer trio sign with colleges

ST. MARYS - A trio of standouts who helped St. Marys win two Western Buckeye League championships and reach the Division II girls soccer regional final this past season made their college commitments on Wednesday.

Cardinals, Flyers win big

Compiled By Tom Haines

New Bremen jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter and never looked back, coming away with a 64-46 victory over Ada in the Division IV sectional opener at Cardinal Gymnasium on Wednesday night.