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, February 10th, 2025
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Celina schools officials are seeking the community's input on crucial decisions that must be made this spring regarding certain district athletic facilities, including the historic Fieldhouse, which has been the subject of fierce debate [More]
Obituaries on February 10th, 2025
John W. Long, 73, of St. Marys, OH died 3:00 a.m. Wednesday February 5, 2025 at his residence. [More]
Linda K. Hole, 74, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Mary Lou Menchhofer, 89, Celina, died Feb. 7, 2025, at Mercer County Community [More]
Walter Myers, 66, St. Marys, died Feb. 9, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Day [More]
Lloyd W. Fuson, 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at his home. [More]
Steven L. Jones Sr., age 72, of Mendon, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 10th, 2025
CELINA - Local authorities still have no clue why drones purportedly as large as a small car have been appearing in the night sky over Mercer County or who is operating them, but continue to take the matter seriously.
Officials cite 'severity' of local H5N1 outbreak
CELINA - Organizers have axed live poultry exhibits from the 2025 Mercer County Fair to mitigate the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 and protect the health and safety of the community.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
On a day where they were looking to wrap up another conference championship, Coldwater added a perfect game to the mix.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The postseason for swimming and diving got underway this past weekend with local teams going to Division II sectional meets in three different venues. No team scores were used at these events.