Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
Friday, December 22nd, 2023
Residents object to polling decision
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A group of about 17 residents led by Mendon Mayor Terry Seibert confronted the Mercer County Board of Elections on Thursday morning about its recent decision to remove the town's polling location and reroute voters to Rockford.
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St. Marys dominates WBL wrestling matchup against Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Once the momentum got rolling for St. Marys, there was no slowing them down.
The Roughriders won nine of their 10 bouts via pinfall and picked up their first Western Buckeye League wrestling victory in beating Celina 57-24 at Grand Lake Health System Court on Thursday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 22nd, 2023
Harry Lee Long, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Presimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana. [More]
Local pictures on December 22nd, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 22nd, 2023
CELINA - The Mercer County Drug Court Program debuted in January 2014 as a way to combat the growing opioid epidemic of the 2010s. Nearly 10 years later, the program is a vital part of the county court system and helping residents overcome addiction.
New officer quit Rockford police
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Thursday unanimously voted to confirm the appointment of Caden May as a full-time police officer for the village's police department.
Vote '24
CELINA - A former state park manager, a fire chief and a dairy farmer/auctioneer seek the Mercer County commissioner seat currently held by Jerry Laffin, the longest-serving commissioner in Ohio.
CELINA - For most of three quarters Celina was just a shot or two behind New Knoxville. But it wasn't until Rachel Rammel hit a free throw with 5.4 seconds left in the game that the Bulldogs were able to take the lead.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After the original Celina Swimming Sprint Meet had to be postponed due to technical difficulties, area teams gathered at the natatorium at Jay County High School for a revised meet. All events were 50-yard sprints.