Flood Warning issued September 16 at 6:44AM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Mercer County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 642 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area, with several roads closed near and west of Celina. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Carthagena, Neptune, Chattanooga and Maria Stein.
A joint effort between the city of Celina and Mercer County to build a new sewer treatment plant looks more likely as officials plan to sign a letter of intent asking the Ohio EPA to study the issue.
City administration officials and county commis [More]
Celina and Mercer County officials say they are committed to working together to solve regional water problems, but admit there are obstacles that might prevent a joint effort in the short-term.
The city is in the middle of an estimated $2.5 milli [More]
A local church is reaching out to Hurricane Katrina victims who still remain without food, shelter and jobs more than a year after their lives were changed forever.
Eight members of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina were stunned when they arrived in Mississippi in April to find homes still in disrepair and people without hope. After arriving home a week later, the St. John Builders group told their story to the congregation, and soon others stepped up to the plate. [More]
ST. HENRY - A group of parents are upset about the decision to charge admission to junior high sporting events.
St. Henry school board followed the recommendation of the MAC league to charge for junior high football, volleyball and basketball games. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students.
Former Maria Stein resident Jim Moeller had it all -marriage to his high school sweetheart, two healthy sons, two college degrees including one in aeronautical engineering, a military career with thousands of hours at the controls of a high-performance jet and a chance to become an astronaut.
A 32-year-old Marion man will be eligible for a Golden Buckeye card by the time he is freed from prison for committing a string of armed robberies including one in St. Marys.
Parkway wins first game then drops next three to Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - It was as if someone had flipped a switch.
Marion Local got completely outplayed in the first game of its volleyball match with Parkway on Thursday night at the Hangar, but once the second game began, the hosts could do no wrong.
NEW BREMEN - Despite "sluggish" play, as described by head coach Lori Schwieterman, St. Henry left New Bremen with a hard-earned victory in four games - 25-23, 25-21, 13-25 and 25-18 - on Thursday in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
