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, February 20th, 2025
Head Start exec makes case for federal funding
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Head Start is planning to throw a big party in April to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the federally funded early education program that serves some of the nation's neediest families and children.
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Obituaries on February 20th, 2025
Jim M. "Money" Monroe, age 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded [More]
Elizabeth "Jeannie" Meyer, 67, of Saint Marys, died suddenly on February 6, 2025, at her residence. [More]
Virginia Stone, 82, Celina, died Feb. 18, 2025, at her home in Highland Park. [More]
Local pictures on February 20th, 2025
Subscriber stories on February 20th, 2025
CELINA - A 25-year-old New Paris man was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after being involved in a 2023 head-on collision with a horse-drawn buggy that killed a 1-year-old girl and injured several members of her family.
Horse and Buggy Tales
This week we are quoting short news items that appeared in the local press during 1922.
Ed Moyer, age about 55 and married, was shot and killed by thieves, Wednesday night about 8 p.m. at the Mrs. Ocie Behymer Farm, west of Rockford, Ohio.
Division II Southwest District Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Last year, the Fort Recovery girls earned their first-ever trip to the Division II state bowling tournament as a team.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida dominated the first half and never looked back as Celina ended its girls basketball season in a 64-28 loss to Elida in the Division III district semifinals on Wednesday night at Columbus Grove High School.