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
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
Flu-related Hospitalizations are up in state
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - More people are reporting flu-like symptoms in Ohio than any other state in the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Ohio is just one of four states with "very high" activity levels of influenza, reports the CDC. The other states with the high influenza levels include Michigan, Nebraska and New Mexico.    Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus, Mercer County Health District epidemiologist Deb Scheer said. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2024
Dorothy A. Trisel, age 79, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Celina Manor under hospice care. [More]
Harold C. Koesters, age 84, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on March 9th, 2024
Subscriber stories on March 9th, 2024
CELINA -The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on Friday discussed two complaints regarding floating algae and improper manure application.
Late slump costs Marion as LCC rallies in district final
WAPAKONETA - Marion Local's memorable run to the Division IV district final fizzed at the finish line Friday night.
Once trailing by eight points i
Division I Boys State Bowling
Compiled By Tom Haines
The St. Marys boys lost to Beavercreek in the quarterfinals of the championship bracket in the Division I state bowling tournament at HP Lanes on Friday.
COLUMBUS - For Tate Hisey and Bo Hertenstein, it was a short day's work.
The St. Marys tandem scored pinfall victories in their opening matches of the Division II portion of the state wrestling tournament on Friday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.