Flood Watch issued August 15 at 10:48AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.
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Friday, September 7th, 2018
Obituaries on September 7th, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Jackie Lee Britten, 82, announces h [More]
Fredrick "Fred" Dorsten, 68, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 5:09 A.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018, in the emergency department of Joint Township Hospital. [More]
Stories on September 7th, 2018
Dispatchers and officers trained to save lives in suicide situations
Nearly 1 million Americans threaten to commit suicide every year, said Margie Griesdorn of Area Suicide Support Resources.
While supporters prepare for Saturday's suicide awareness walk, officers and mental-health professionals talked about the challenges they face when someone threatens suicide.
CELINA - Proposed changes to the distressed-watershed rules are generating telephone calls and emails to Columbus.
The Ohio Department of Agricultu
Hall charged with vehicular homicide in traffic death
CELINA - A 37-year-old Celina woman on Thursday was ruled competent to stand trial on charges stemming from a May 2, 2017, crash at U.S. 127 and U.S. 33 that resulted in the death of a passenger in her car.
Harbor Point residents sign petition for work
CELINA - Mercer County officials are exploring replacing a water line in the Harbor Point subdivision at the request of property owners.
County co [More]
Cost estimated at $246K
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday morning approved an agricultural drainage-tile-replacement project at the intersection of State Route 118 and Frahm Pike.
NEW BREMEN - Thursday's Midwest Athletic Conference Volleyball Match of the Week featured defending Division IV state champion New Bremen verses defending Division III state champion Versailles. [More]
Redskins defeat Flyers in three competitive sets
MARIA STEIN - St. Henry volleyball coach Tricia Rosenbeck knew that her squad would be in for a battle on Thursday night. The Redskins were at the Hangar in Maria Stein, facing a Marion Local team that was 5-1 and looking to bounce back from a loss to Versailles.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina picked up its second Western Buckeye League volleyball win of the season with a four-set victory over Elida at the Intermediate School.
Local pictures on September 7th, 2018