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, December 13th, 2023
Much of that waste can be reduced through recycling
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Ohio produces more than 50 tons of waste per capita per year, making Ohio the fifth-most wasteful state in the nation.
However, residents can reduce excess trash and rubbish by reducing, reusing and recycling.
According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio falls behind Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan, with Michigan being the most wasteful state. Michigan produces nearly 70 tons of waste per capita annually. [More]
Fort Recovery falls to Fort Loramie for first defeat
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - After getting some late-game heroics on Saturday, Fort Recovery found itself again in need of a late bucket to stay unbeaten.
The Indians had the play, but the shot just missed as Fort Loramie exited Fort Site Fieldhouse with a 46-45 overtime victory in Tuesday night boys basketball action. [More]
Obituaries on December 13th, 2023
Marjorie M. Brookhart, age 94 of Celina, passed away on December 11, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 13th, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 13th, 2023
MENDON - Mayor Terry Seibert during Tuesday's council meeting warned that Mendon is "on the edge" after the village lost its only polling location in November.
WAPAKONETA - An outbreak of varicella persists in Auglaize County, according to an Auglaize County Health Department official.
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COLDWATER - Following student feedback, the high school will introduce a workforce readiness course to help students who are unsure of their post-graduation plans.
NEW KNOXVILLE - It was mainly a one-woman show.
Shawnee's Grace Freiberger scored early and often as the Indians defeated New Knoxville 50-38 in non-league girls basketball action on Tuesday night at the Barn.
Celina head football coach Brennen Bader was named as an assistant coach for the Divisions I-II-III South All-Star team for the 2024 Ohio High School Football Coaches Association's North-South All-Star Games to be held April 27 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina girls bowling team picked up its first Western Buckeye League win with a 2,373-1,902 victory over Van Wert at Plaza Lanes on Tuesday.