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, January 2nd, 2024
Start the year off right by taking up an interest
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Whether it's a story on the shelf or a creative skill, the new year is the perfect time to try out a new hobby.
Though seen as a luxury for some with a short amount of free time, hobbies are important to prioritize.
Leisure activities were found to have a consistent benefit on a person's daily health and well-being, according to a three-day study conducted by by the Society of Behavioral Medicine, a non-profit organization. [More]
Obituaries on January 2nd, 2024
Barbara (Preston) Suhr-Reder, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Ralph Edward Sanders, 77 of Beavercreek and formerly of St. Marys, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Ohio Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Phyllis A. Godwin, 84, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Robert W. Grimes, 78, of New Knoxville, died 7:25 A.M. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Joan E. Fox, age 82, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on January 2nd, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 2nd, 2024
ST. MARYS - Phase 2 of the East Spring Street reconstruction project begins today, which means detours are now in effect, according to a news release from city officials.
ST. MARYS - After being honored by the hometown fans for winning his 600th career game on Friday night, Dan Hegemier looked to keep his St. Marys squad in the win column as the Roughriders faced undefeated Findlay at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina completed the sweep of the "The Smitty Way" Holiday Basketball Showcase with a 54-26 victory over Ansonia in boys basketball on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse.