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.

Saturday, July 27th, 2019

County gets no bids for wetlands project

By Tom Stankard

CELINA - Mercer County commissioners received no bids for the Windy Point Wetlands Restoration Project earlier this week.

Ag Solutions Coordinator and project coordinator Theresa Dirksen has said plans for the project are to restore 14.3 acres of wetlands and upland habitat on land owned by the county. The goal is to cut off nutrient loading tied to lake pollution.

She said contractors didn't submit bids because they wouldn't have had enough time to complete the project before the deadline, and it was too late to move the deadline back.

The project will be rebid with any submissions to be opened on Aug. 13, she said, noting the goal is to have the project completed by May 1.

In other business, commissioners received three bids for pavement striping of various county and township roads. Oglesby Construction, Toledo, submitted a $67,303 bid; Aero-Mark Inc., Streetsboro, $69,963; and A & G Safety, Amelia, $70,021.

The bids will be reviewed by the county engineer's office and commissioners before a recommendation is made.

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Toxin count lowest in seven years

CELINA - Despite earlier fears that excessive rains would mean a setback for Grand Lake cleanup efforts, Dr. Stephen Jacquemin of Wright State University-Lake Campus has reported that microcystin levels in Grand Lake have reached a seven-year low. [More]

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Series has religious talk bubbling to top

Tailspin hosts theology chats

COLDWATER - Tailspin Brewing Co. has plenty of beer available for customers to enjoy, but once a month theology is on tap at the craft beer barn.

Theologically Thirsty Thursdays began in May 2018 with Christie and Brandon Grieshop and the Rev. Alexander Witt at the forefront of the group.

Flooding leads to disaster status

Farmers can apply for federal assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday issued a disaster declaration after excessive rainfall prevented farmers from planting crops on time or at all.

Accident victim in fair condition

CELINA - A 22-year-old Celina man was in fair condition as of Friday afternoon after having been struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon, a Miami Valley Hospital spokesperson said.

Board picks director for Special Olympics

CELINA - A New Knoxville woman has been hired as the peer support and recreation specialist for the Cheryl Ann agency.

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Mark Ruschau Volleyball Classic

Titans beat Tribe in title game

Compiled by Colin Foster

The Ohio High School Athletic Association State Volleyball Tournament won't be played until November.

But on Friday, a group of teams with state hopes got together to compete in the fourth annual Mark Ruschau Classic at New Bremen High School.