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
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
Man's body pulled from pond
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Deputies say no foul play is believed to be involved after a man's body was pulled from a pond at 494 Skeels Road, Celina, Tuesday evening.
Mercer County sheriff's deputies were called to the site at approximately 5:37 p.m. Tuesday, after people reported finding a male in a pond at the property. [More]
Minster to consider sidewalks proposal
By Tom Millhouse
MINSTER - The village street committee on Tuesday agreed to forward a proposal recommending installing sidewalks on State Route 119 to the full council for consideration at their Oct. 19 regular meeting.
Prior to the regular council meeting, the s [More]
Cavs shine in clutch
Coldwater grinds out sweep of Celina
By Tom Haines
COLDWATER - The Celina volleyball team responded to its first loss with three straight sweeps.
Responding to its second loss proved a bit more difficult.
The Bulldogs squandered late leads in the first two sets and watched Coldwater pull away in a hard-fought third as the Cavaliers earned a 26-24, 25-23, 25-21 win at the Palace to send Celina to its second straight loss. [More]
Local pictures on September 29th, 2021
Subscriber stories on September 29th, 2021
Mendon man has plan for a mural
MENDON - A Mendon man is seeking ideas for a mural he would like painted on the blank wall of a building he owns on Main Street.
Jim Godwin, who ow
LFA to apply for grant for treatment train
CELINA - The Lake Facilities Authority will apply for a $300,000 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to supplement funding for the Chickasaw Creek Treatment Train project.
Ceremony held to dedicate flags, poles, monument
CELINA - Three flags were slowly raised up poles over the front entrance of the Tri Star Career Compact facility on State Route 703, as the Celina High School band performed the national anthem before a crowd of students, staff and other dignitaries Tuesday afternoon.
Keepsakes aim to help people mourn loss
MARIA STEIN - A Maria Stein woman used inspiration she drew from her infant daughter's brief life to start a business to help others mourn lost loved ones.
Coldwater council considers pay-raise ordinance
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday gave first reading of an ordinance that would grant raises of about 2 percent over each of the next three years for hourly and salaried employees. The 12-step pay scale was increased about 50 cents per hour from 2021.
Mercer County buying second power load cot system
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved buying a nearly $50,000 power load cot system that will be used by a Rockford unit of the county's Emergency Medical Services.
Division II Girls Golf Sectional
MAC golfers move on to district in DII
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Midwest Athletic Conference will be well-represented at next week's Division II girls golf district after two MAC teams placed in the top three and MAC golfers earned all three individual spots at Tuesday's sectional tournament at Celina Lynx.
Titans shut out Bulldogs
CELINA - Celina goalkeeper Logan Smith has come up with some big efforts since a tough 6-0 loss to Shawnee on Sept. 9.
But no matter what he can do in net, the Bulldogs offense needs to put a goal or two in.
Flyers pick up win over Roughriders in St. Marys
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local traveled to St. Marys on Tuesday for a Midwest Athletic Conference vs. Western Buckeye League volleyball showdown at Grand Lake Health System Court.
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