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
Friday, February 26th, 2021
Mercer County virus level is downgraded
By Leslie Gartrell
  CELINA - Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced the state will receive more COVID-19 vaccine doses next week, adding additional vaccine providers such as Meijer and Walmart to the roster.
However, Keith Kleman, Celina Walmart pharmacy manager, said officials don't know when their location will receive doses. [More]
MacLean, Clune, Stammen earn All-Ohio honors
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The battle for the Division II boys state diving championship turned into a two-man battle between good friends.
Celina's Holden Cubberley gave Gates Mills Hawken's Angus Williams a battle and finished second to claim a third straight podium finish and first team All-Ohio finish at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on February 26th, 2021
Lawrence R. "Larry" Vehorn, 70, of Anna, died Wed., Feb. 24, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Carl E. Fleck, age 80 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. [More]
Rita Frahm Pratt of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15th, 2021. [More]
Local pictures on February 26th, 2021
Subscriber stories on February 26th, 2021
Commission puts spotlight on new facility
COLUMBUS - Officials with a state commission that helped finance the new Tri Star facility on State Route 703 marveled at the facility during Thursday's monthly meeting.
Heckler resumes interim role as new search begins
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District board members at a special meeting Thursday morning began the search for a new administrator after accepting Chad Scott's resignation.
Division IV Girls District Basketball Semifinals
Wildcats, Rangers win in semifinals
WAPAKONETA - A familiar matchup is on tap for the Division IV IV girls basketball district final in Wapakoneta on Saturday.
Minster took care of F
New Bremen's Connor Ransbottom signed a national letter of intent with Division III Trine University on Wednesday to continue his track and cross-country career with the Thunder.
ST. HENRY - Trine University had everything Logan Lefeld wanted in a college to attend.
And the St. Henry senior gets to play football as well after committing to the NCAA Division III Indiana-based school on Wednesday.