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.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
Obituaries on December 7th, 2016
Michael J. McMurray, age 74, of St. Marys, OH, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:05 am at Vancrest of St. Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Marilyn J. Kahler, 78, Mendon, died on Dec. 5, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospita [More]
Stories on December 7th, 2016
MINSTER - The village could host a second solar field and more energy storage sites.
Half Moon Ventures of Chicago CEO Michael Hastings spoke to village council members on Tuesday about building another solar field and up to two more energy storage sites in the coming years. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The city of St. Marys could receive up to $50,000 in Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grant funds to maintain the Miami-Erie Canal.
CELINA - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Mercer Residential Services Inc.
The inside of the MRSI's Adult Day Services building at 42
More participation sought for 2017
CELINA - Downtown's Midnight Gladness Sale on Friday was deemed a success during Tuesday's meeting of the Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce's Retail Group.
Celina falls to Bath, Elida in super-tri
CELINA - The Celina wrestling team had a tough challenge in the season opening set of matches as the Bulldogs hosted a Western Buckeye League super-tri at the high school. [More]
FORT LORAMIE - Reyan Frey carried the scoring load for Fort Loramie in the first half. Marissa Meiring took control in the second.
Together, the Redskin duo carried the defending Division IV state champions to a 56-47 victory over New Bremen in non-conference action on Tuesday night.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
Houston built an eight-point lead after one quarter and maintained control the rest of the way en route to handing visiting New Knoxville a 44-32 loss on Tuesday night.
ST. MARYS - New owners have reopened the skating rink on Celina Road in St. Marys.
Grand Lake Skate USA is the new name of the rink formerly known as Woodland Roller-dome. The new owners are Dan and Lena Moore, who basically grew up loving roller skating.
CELINA - A local business owner has purchased the former Casey Jones restaurant property in Celina.
Celina Recycling Center has purchased the building at 438 E. Market St., from John Bertke and Linda Poor, according to Mercer County Recorders Office records.
Local pictures on December 7th, 2016