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
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - City officials will look into whether they can remove a private go-kart track on Celina Road by enforcing part of the city's zoning code that bans accessory uses of property.
During a Monday meeting of the city's streets and sidewalks committee, officials discussed possible action regarding to the controversial go-kart track built by Aaron Myers at 1770 Celina Road. [More]
Flyers defeat Bulldogs for second straight victory
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Kurt Goettemoeller had waited all season to say it.
After Monday's 49-25 victory over Celina, the Marion Local boys basketball coach could finally utter those winning words.
"I said after the game, 'You know what this is called boys, don't you?' They kind of looked at me and I said, 'This is a two-game winning streak,' " Goettemoeller said. [More]
Obituaries on January 21st, 2020
Debra J. Clutter, 62, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, January 19 [More]
Alma M. Huwer, age 96, of Coldwater, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at her home. [More]
Janie Diane Judy age 68, a former Jay County resident passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. [More]
Thelma Francis Henrietta Pax, age 78, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Briarwood Village Assisted Living Facility in Coldwater. [More]
Emily Ann Truesdale, age 68, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence. [More]
Funeral rites for Katheryn Yaney were on Jan. 20, 2020, at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. Vicar Adam Poe officiated. [More]
Local pictures on January 21st, 2020
Subscriber stories on January 21st, 2020
CELINA - City officials will open bids on Thursday for equipment needed for a substantial overhaul of the water treatment plant that's expected to begin this year.
FORT RECOVERY - Officials will open bids on Thursday for a utility extension project for Cooper Farms.
Village administrator Randy Diller told coun
ST. MARYS - City officials questioned Monday if they could or even should ensure that landlords provide working heating, sewage and water services and other utilities for tenants.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area bowling teams traveled to 20th Century Lanes in Lima for the annual Pioneer Classic hosted by Temple Christian.