Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
By William Kincaid
A new taxi boat service will transport people to various dining, drinking and recreational destinations around Grand Lake, beginning May 23.
Whether planning an evening out at a lakeside establishment or just enjoying the lake and its channels, Grand Lake Express Water Taxi owners Tim and Rhonda Feasby say they'll ship revelers in style and comfort. [More]
By Ryan Hines
Celina was hoping that Tuesday night would end with a little celebration, but Bath made sure that it didn't happen.
At least not yet.
Celina had a chance to earn at least a share of the Western Buckeye League softball title with a win over Bath at Bill Feth Diamond, but the Wildkittens plated a run in the fifth inning for a 1-0 victory over the Bulldogs. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2008
Former Coldwater resident Eleanor H. Braun, 94, of Celina died at 8:54 p.m. May 4, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Clarence Heitkamp of Anna died May 6, 2008, at Dayton Heart Hospital.
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Nedra Mae Schmidt, 78, 171 Bryn Mawr #209, Ravenna, died at 1 a.m. May 4, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Rebecca M. Swartz, 46, of St. Marys died May 6, 2008, at Joint Township Distric [More]
Barbara Willier, 66, of Grand Manor Mobile Home Communities, 3601 state Route 7 [More]
Local pictures on May 7th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2008
MINSTER - Village officials plan to meet with representatives of The Dannon Company on May 22 regarding several issues including numbers associated with future growth.
ROCKFORD - Parkway students may be able to participate in a village drama club this summer, as village council members are enthusiastic about a proposal brought forward by Len Archibald.
A 74-year-old St. Marys woman was injured when she lost control of her van on state Route 364 near Greennville Road at 9:35 a.m. May 6.
Sara Benson
A Daily Standard editorial
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Senator Sherrod Brown and the leaders of both the state Democratic and Republican parties are in rare agreement on how
With the Western Buckeye League tennis tournament getting underway on Thursday and with the draw meeting taking place Tuesday night, Celina got one last tuneup for its league tournament lineup on Tuesday as Bluffton came down to play in a rescheduled contest.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater ensured itself at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title with two games left on the league docket with a 10-0 win in five innings over St. John's at Veterans Field.