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, February 15th, 2023
Tyler Manor, grandson of Mack Arena owners, looks to build on PBR debut
By Tom Haines
At the start of the second semester at Jay County High School in Portland, Indiana, senior Tyler Manor sat down with his high school principal to work out a new schedule.
Manor was getting started on his professional bull-riding career - his first pro ride was Oct. 29, 2022, one day after he turned 18 - and he needed to make sure he could still get his schoolwork done. [More]
Obituaries on February 15th, 2023
Ralph M. Gels, age 78, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home in Coldwater. [More]
Tom Nelson, age 61 of St. Marys, passed at 9:27 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Mercer Community Hospital, in Coldwater. [More]
Carol R. (Thieman) Brunswick, 83, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. [More]
Charles L. Greenawalt, 76, of St. Marys, OH died 7:45 a.m. Monday February 13, 2023 at his residence. [More]
Celeste Bielefeld-Mead, formerly of New Knoxville, died Feb. 8, 2023, at The Arbor Oaks Care Center, Lakeland, Fla. [More]
Local pictures on February 15th, 2023
Subscriber stories on February 15th, 2023
COLDWATER - School board members approved the purchase of new playground equipment and a stadium scoreboard at their regular meeting on Tuesday night.
CELINA - The May 2 special election in Mercer County will feature a lone Celina City Schools income tax renewal issue to be voted on only by registered voters in the school district.
WAPAKONETA - A single concussion can cause student athletes to suffer longtime setbacks.
With football still on many minds after Sunday night's Sup
CELINA - Five men are running for three at-large seats on Celina City Council this election year cycle.
The three Celina City Council at-large seats are presently held by Democrats June Scott and Eric Lochtefeld and Republican Mike Sovinski.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina girls bowling team rallied in the last two baker games to beat Lima Senior at Plaza Lanes in the final match of the regular season.