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
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners Tuesday morning rejected a petition seeking the vacation of parts of Karch and Swamp roads near Stoneco limestone quarry in Jefferson Township, saying the move would not serve public convenience and welfare.
About 13 residents who filled commissioners' office, including some who have protested the roads' vacations on multiple grounds, welcomed the ruling. [More]
Obituaries on March 2nd, 2022
Janice E. Albright, age 83 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Mercy Health -St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Delma A. (Vondrell) Depweg, age 98, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Otterbein Senior Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Cory J. Haynes, age 31, of Celina, died on Friday, February 25, 2022 at St. Rit [More]
Local pictures on March 2nd, 2022
Subscriber stories on March 2nd, 2022
Lack of volunteers cited as reason
ROCKFORD - Village council members meeting Tuesday voted to abolish the Shanes Park Board of Trustees due to a lack of volunteers to serve on the board.
New vehicle will replace one totaled in crash
CELINA - Mercer County Veterans Service Officer Thomas Risch was given the go-ahead to purchase a 2015 Fort Transit 15-passenger van to replace the one that was deemed a total loss after its involvement in Feb. 17 fatal accident in Darke County.
MINSTER - Village council members approved a 2022 appropriations ordinance totaling $30.29 million at Tuesday's meeting, an increase of $4.85 million over last year's budget with more money set aside for street and storm water projects this year.
Flyers heat up behind big man Knapke to beat Redskins
WAPAKONETA - After St. Henry's Seth Heitkamp launched a 3-pointer from the volleyball line in the final seconds of the first half and watched it rattle home at the buzzer, the Redskins seemed to have seized the momentum.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ohio Northern University freshman and Celina graduate Holden Cubberley officially earned qualifying spots in two events at the NCAA Division III National Swimming and Diving Championships that will take place March 16-19 in Indianapolis.