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
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Superintendent Ken Schmiesing will retire from Celina City Schools at the beginning of the new year, opening up a new chapter in his life as he takes steps to become a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church.
School board members at a special meeting on Monday morning moved to accept Schmiesing's resignation due to retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Schmiesing has served as superintendent of the school district since Aug. 1, 2015. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  CELINA - Another night, another clean sheet for the Celina boys soccer team.
The Bulldogs (14-1-0), ranked 11th in this week's Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Division II poll, scored twice in the first nine minutes of the match and cruised to a 6-0 victory over Ottawa-Glandorf on Monday night at the soccer stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 3rd, 2023
Betty Lou Anderson, age 95, of Celina, passed away October 2, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her family. [More]
Ronald E. Keith, Sr., 83, of Saint Marys, died 6:40 A.M. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on October 3rd, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 3rd, 2023
Bad guys are using technology to scam citizens
CELINA - Just as technology advances, so, too, has the growing world of cyber crime.
Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. alone reported identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022.
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors on Monday night voted to install a stoplight at the intersection of State Route 49 and State Route 119 without the blessing of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Division II district golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster fell just short of advancing to state in Division II girls golf after a sixth-place finish at the district tournament held Monday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.
The MAC at 50
Ten years ago, I sat down some of our area's volleyball coaching pioneers - Mary Lou Bruns, DeDe Stoner, Chuck Braden, Todd Henkle, and Mary Lou Bamb
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The St. Marys volleyball team fought for a 28-26, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20 victory over Parkway at Grand Lake Health System Court on Monday.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
I am starting to notice the transition of the lake from summer time fun to the putting boats and jet skis away for the season. It's a sad time for fo
Does every part of a pig have value?
CELINA - Pork is one of the most versatile sources of protein available, coming in as many shapes and sizes one can think of.
From pork chops to po