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
Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Managers thankful for state COVID aid
By William Kincaid
Mercer and Auglaize counties fairs are both in line to receive a much needed $50,000 to help out with substantial revenue losses caused by COVID-19 related disruptions.
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine this week signed Senate Bill 109 into law, providing $4.7 million to the Ohio Department of Agriculture to distribute evenly to all 94 county and independent agricultural societies, according to an ODA news release. [More]
Bulldogs run-rule Fostoria
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - For a Celina team that has struggled to bring runs across this season, Wednesday was just what the doctor ordered.
The Bulldogs scored in every inning, including 10 in a wild fourth inning en route to opening the Division II baseball sectional with a 21-1 win over Fostoria at Montgomery Field. [More]
Obituaries on May 20th, 2021
Karlene E. Speicher, 88, of Wapakoneta and formerly of Celina, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 4:55 p.m. at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
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State $1M vaccine lotto is popular
CELINA - More than 1 million people have entered Ohio's COVID-19 vaccine lottery that will award five $1 million prizes and five full-ride college scholarships since registration opened Tuesday, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
MONTEZUMA - Council members meeting Wednesday recommended Mercer County commissioners award a $379,000 contract for a drainage project to Shinn Brothers, Celina, whose bid came in well below the engineer's $460,000 estimate for the work.
Elections officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties this week certified the results of the May 4 special election via a process called the official canvas.
Staff reports
With recent announcements about changes to health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio and guidance from the CDC, it is
Staff reports
The city of Celina is flushing hydrants at several locations between 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. through Friday, according to a news release from the city.
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and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster took a 5-0 lead after three innings on the way to an 8-2 win over Riverdale in the Division III baseball sectional opener in Mount Blanchard on Wednesday.