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, March 6th, 2024
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have agreed to spend nearly $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on new storage buildings for two county departments.
On Tuesday, they voted to award a pair of contracts totaling $990,896 to Muhlenkamp Building Corporation of Coldwater. [More]
Marion beats St. Henry, LCC defeats New Bremen
By Tom Haines
WAPAKONETA - After avenging two earlier losses to St. Henry Tuesday night, Marion Local has to go through Lima Central Catholic on Friday to defend its district title.
The Thunderbirds raced past New Bremen for a 65-50 win in the opener, while the Flyers dominated on the glass and defense for a 51-41 victory in the Division IV boys basketball district semifinals in Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on March 6th, 2024
Karen Madeline (Bowlzer) Geist passed away February 28, 2024 at Van Crest Nursing Home surrounded by her loved ones. [More]
Robert E. Yahl, 84, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on March 6th, 2024
Subscriber stories on March 6th, 2024
Ancient Greeks were fascinated by phenomenon
CELINA - Known for pioneering the concepts of logic and reason and establishing philosophy that would shape Western Civilization to no end, the Greeks also had a knack for coming up with scientific breakthroughs.
CELINA - A 57-year-old Rockford man is being held in the Mercer County jail on a rape charge.
David Elkins was indicted Monday on one count of rape, a first-degree felony, in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. He was arrested and taken to Mercer County jail the same day, court documents show.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors Tuesday evening heard a new electric aggregation contract rate will increase by about 1.5 cents.
The current electri
MINSTER - Village councilors on Tuesday night approved an ordinance authorizing an annexation agreement with Jackson Township trustees.
The annexat
Division I State Bowling Preview
The Celina girls bowling team is making its first trip to the state tournament, while the St. Marys boys return after a three-year hiatus.
The Roughriders start the Division II tournament at HP Lanes at 9 a.m. on Friday, while the Bulldogs will compete on Saturday.