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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Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
In downtown St. Marys, parking is such sweet sorrow
By Leslie Gartrell
ST. MARYS - A city business owner called proposed changes to the central business district's parking ordinances short-sighted during Monday's regular council meeting.
Councilors also heard first reading of an ordinance to repay $2.1 million in debt and roll over the remaining balance of roughly $1.53 million into a one-year note. [More]
City plans to build basketball courts in Bryson Park District
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Two half courts are expected to be installed this year to the east of a full-length basketball court that went in last summer near Elm Grove Street in the Bryson Park District abutting Grand Lake.
City council members at Monday night's regular meeting passed an ordinance authorizing safety service director Tom Hitchcock to advertise and receive bids and enter into an agreement for the two half courts. [More]
Obituaries on February 14th, 2023
Eunice Winner
Eunice Christine Winner age 92 of Minster, formerly of Yorkshire Ohio, died at 2:38 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023 at her home in Minster. [More]
Lois Felver
Lois June Felver, age 80, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at The Enclave of Springboro, in Springboro, Ohio. [More]
Charles Greenawalt
Charles Greenawalt, 76, St. Marys Township, died Feb. 13, 2023, at his residenc [More]
Vernon Luedeke
Vernon Luedeke, 87, St. Marys, died Feb. 13, 2023, at his residence.
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Permanently Bound in Chains
Permanent jewelry makes a lasting fashion statement
CELINA - Permanent jewelry has become quite the chain reaction.
The trend offers accessory lovers a permanent alternative to constant finagling with finicky clasps, said Megan Peters, a 44-year-old from Celina who started her small business KB Collective in October.
Village to use $311K for police salaries
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday night approved an emergency resolution to spend New Bremen's share of American Rescue Plan Act funds on police wages.
St. Henry to use ARPA funds on well field project
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday heard a well field project estimated at $2.3 million is expected to go out to bid later this month.
At least $500,000 of the project will be paid for through American Rescue Plan Act funds recently awarded to the village by Mercer County commissioners.
Board accepts $40K donation
CELINA - School board members on Monday night accepted a final donation of $40,000 from Celina Aluminum Precision Technology for the new Tri Star building on State Route 703.
Councilors award $176K contract
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday awarded a $176,878 contract to Brenneman Excavating Inc. of Elida for the Second Street waterline project.
Officials award an honorary diploma
ST. HENRY - St. Henry High School officials recently awarded an honorary diploma to a St. Henry man who was unable to complete high school due to World War II.
Residents can view building upgrade plans
MARIA STEIN - Residents will have an opportunity to view plans for a proposed Marion Local Schools building upgrade during a special community meeting set for March 6.
Ending on a high note
Redskins finish season strong on Senior Night
ST. HENRY - John Hartings exited the floor Monday to a standing ovation on St. Henry's Senior Night.
St. Henry's first-half performance generated some applause, too.
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