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
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
New public defender office serving the county well
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Mercer County Public Defender Office, though still in its infancy, is running like a well-oiled machine that so far has managed about 275 criminal cases since officially opening in June, according to officials.
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Obituaries on January 22nd, 2024
Hilda L. Francis, age 94 of Russia, Ohio, died peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 surrounded by family at Fair Haven, Sidney, Ohio. [More]
Michael (Mike) J. Wagner, age 76 of Coldwater, died on Friday, January 19, 2024 [More]
Gerald V. Puthoff, age 78 of Fort Loramie, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 22nd, 2024
PORTLAND, Ind. - Versailles swept the Cavalier Invite swim meet for the third straight year at Jay County High School on Saturday.
Runner-up Coldwater came away with the most event wins on both sides, but the Tiger girls won 145-99 and the boys won 120-110 by racking up points down the scoreboard.
ST. MARYS - With Coldwater working to contain St. Marys' presence in the paint, the Roughriders simply took it outside.
St. Marys knocked down 10
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina jumped out to an 18-6 first quarter lead and never looked back in picking up their fifth win of the season in girls basketball with a 56-13 win over Lima Central Catholic in a Saturday matinee at the Fieldhouse.