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, March 5th, 2024
State law bans open burning in unincorporated areas
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - As spring quickly approaches, so does the increased chance of an outdoor fire.
Ohio's burn ban took effect last Friday and runs through May, in an effort to prevent outdoor fires, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources news release. [More]
Obituaries on March 5th, 2024
Ruby E. Scott, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Joanne M. Highley, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 9:14 am at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. [More]
Kenneth R. Rindler, age 81, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:20 p.m. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Rosemary A. Bensman, age 93, of St. Henry, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 5th, 2024
CELINA - In the coming weeks, a Toledo engineering firm, assisted by city workers, will launch the second phase of smoke testing to locate areas where non-sanitary water is infiltrating the city's sewer system.
FORT RECOVERY - Mayor Dave Kaup will host a public town hall meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss increased real estate taxes in the wake of last year's reappraisal, village councilors were reminded at Monday night's regular meeting.
Marion to face Mississinawa Valley, Versailles plays Alter
The venue is familiar, and so are most of the participants. But a new champion will be crowned this weekend at the Student Activity Center at Vandalia Butler High School in the Division IV girls basketball regional.
Alumni Notes
After dominating the Ohio Athletic Conference in diving once again, Holden Cubblerley will be diving at the NCAA Division III nationals.  
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