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, September 14th, 2024
Versailles holds off New Bremen to win battle of unbeatens
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - Football can be a game of inches.
Trailing Versailles 18-17 with less than two minutes to play, New Bremen decided to go for a two-point conversion and the lead.
Sophomore quarterback Gavin Dicke bootlegged to the right and caugh [More]
Obituaries on September 14th, 2024
Margaret A. "Marge" Paulus age 84, of Celina passed away at 1:02 am Thursday, S [More]
Lois A. Dicke, age 87, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 3 [More]
Dennis W. Williams, 72, of Celina, died 3:58 p.m. Tues. Sept. 10, 2024, at the [More]
Local pictures on September 14th, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 14th, 2024
Pictures of car backs used in investigations
CELINA-Ten license plate readers are set up in high traffic areas of Mercer County to help authorities investigate crimes.
The readers are strategically placed at various heavily traveled locations throughout the county, according to sheriff's office chief deputy Doug Timmerman.
ST. MARYS - Quick hits and big plays were too much to overcome.
Wapakoneta spoiled St. Marys' Homecoming contest with a 28-14 win Friday night at Grand Lake Health System Field.
CELINA - Celina football coach Brennen Bader is a believer in practicing how you play.
It has worked out well for Celina in recent weeks.
Jon Lut
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats dominated the first half of their matchup against the Parkway Panthers, posting a 42-0 lead at the half in the home opener at Memorial Field.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local held Delphos St. John's to just 17 yards of total offense and scored 51 points in the first half to remain unbeaten for the 52nd straight game in a 71-0 rout of the Blue Jays at Champions Field at Stadium Park in Delphos.