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, May 6th, 2024
By William Kincaid
  ROCKFORD - Mercer County experienced its third tornado of the year on Saturday evening, though this one was weak and on the ground for a mere two minutes.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed a tornado southwest of Rockford. The weak "landspout" tornado was observed moving north in a field east of Burrville Road. [More]
Wendel has career day at Strike Out Cancer Classic
By Tom Haines
COLDWATER - For the third straight year, host Coldwater came out on top at the Strike Out Cancer Classic softball tournament at Memorial Park.
This year, the Cavaliers put on a historic showing.
Coldwater hit nine homers over two games, Madison Wendel added to the school, conference and state record books, and the Cavaliers beat Fort Recovery 10-8 in the championship game. [More]
Obituaries on May 6th, 2024
Vera L. Schmidt, age 91, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 3, 2024 at 4:35 pm. [More]
Local pictures on May 6th, 2024
Subscriber stories on May 6th, 2024
Vendors, shoppers gather together in Sasquatch's shadow
CELINA - The Celina Farmers Market bustled with shoppers and vendors from throughout the region as it opened its summer season on an overcast Saturday morning with hopes of fanning a bourgeoning movement of locally grown foods and plants.
From the Old House
By BILL SELL
Mercer County Historical Society vice president
Although there are hundreds of interesting items in the Mercer County Historical Museum, I usually find myself attracted to the art.
ROSSBURG - Both Justin Grant (USAC National Sprint Cars) and David Gravel (NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws) were in contention for wins in their respective features on Friday night at Eldora Speedway but surprisingly neither veteran driver made it to victory lane.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
Senior Zander Jones threw the Bulldogs' third no-hitter of the year, and the Celina baseball team swept a doubleheader against Lima Senior at Montgomery Field on Saturday.