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
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Marion Local scores Ohio's top score
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- Half of Grand Lake region schools significantly exceed state standards according to the recently released 2024 Ohio School Report Cards.
Using a rating system ranging from one to five stars in half-star increments, Ohio's school report cards are designed to give communities a clear picture of progress of schools in raising achievement and preparing students for the future, according to Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. [More]
Obituaries on September 19th, 2024
Catherine M. (Altieri) Hausfeld, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at The Towne House in Fort Wayne, IN. [More]
Kenneth "Kenny" E. Stein, age 88, of Mendon, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 18, 2024, at Van Wert Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on September 19th, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 19th, 2024
NEW BREMEN - Two technology teachers briefed the school board at Wednesday's meeting on the district's five-year technology plan, which looks at broadening learning platforms and exploring the use of AI in the classroom.
MINSTER - Village council members this week approved a contract with Choice One Engineering of Sidney to conduct a study of a proposed multi-use trail from Minster to Fort Loramie.
CELINA- Three people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday for charges related to drug possession, child sex crimes and strangulation.
ST. MARYS - A distinguished scholar and author, a popular teacher and columnist, a state champion gymnast, a renowned civil engineer and a quartet of WWII heroes have made their way into the St. Marys Memorial High School Alumni Foundation Hall of Fame.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart reminds residents that Ohio law restricts the placement of signs within the right-of-way of public highways.
Horse & Buggy Tales
In this and succeeding installments, Bronsart H. Gilberg discusses the diary of the esteemed Celina citizen and businessman, the late James Zura Rile
Last week, the first knockout match of the Midwest Athletic Conference football leaders was in New Bremen as Versailles held on to beat the Cardinals 18-17.
  Locally, the fourth week of the high school football season saw the favorite emerge victorious in all 10 WBL/MAC matchups, though a couple of MAC ga
ROAD TRIP
After opening the season with three home games and one short trip to St. Marys, Celina embarks on the beginning on their long road trip season in Western Buckeye League play, with away games at Kenton, Elida, Ottawa-Glandorf and Defiance.
Impact Players
Offense
Victor Hoelscher, WR Marion Local
Five receptions for 141 yards and four touchdowns in the Flyers' 71-0
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team improved to 13-1 overall in shutting out Lima Senior 5-0 on Wednesday afternoon in Lima