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, July 7th, 2016
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - 4-H club members from Montana got a close-up look at life in Northwestern Ohio through a recent visit hosted by the Mercer County 4-H Exchange Club.
Seven students and family members from Flathead County, Mont., arrived June 29 to stay with local club members and get a look at Midwestern life. It's not exactly like their home, local guide Barb Phares said. [More]
Obituaries on July 7th, 2016
Rosemary Horn, 93, St. Marys, OH died Tuesday July 5, 2016 at her residence. [More]
Mary Jane Van Etten, age 86, of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in the Celina Manor. [More]
Marilyn Jeanne Wright died on July 1, 2016, at The St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys, surrounded by her sister, brother-in-law and niece. [More]
Local pictures on July 7th, 2016
Subscriber stories on July 7th, 2016
BURKETTSVILLE - A semitrailer rollover on Wednesday resulted in a fire and some milk and fuel spilling onto Watkins Road and into a field west of state Route 118.
ST. MARYS - Fun in the summer sun also comes with a risk of skin cancer.
So before heading out to the lake, pool or picnic, everyone should remember to keep sunscreen on hand, dermatologist Dr. Suzanne Quinter told St. Marys Rotary Club members on Wednesday.
MINSTER - From the time he stepped onto the stage at the age of 3 decked out in an Elvis Presley shirt and slicked-back hair, Kavan was hooked on performing.
St. Henry scores five runs in first inning, rides pitching to 7-3 win over Parkway
ST. HENRY - St. Henry ACME coach Jason Jacobs firmly believed his team could be the best in the Mercer County sectional bracket.
The Red and White proved him right.
CELINA - After having played a grueling 10-inning game against Hamilton the night before, Grand Lake players didn't feel like working overtime on Wednesday night.
Spencer Schulze picked up the hometown victory as the former St. Henry distance standout won the Redskin 5K Classic over the weekend as part of the Mercer Health 5K Challenge.