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.

Thursday, October 29th, 2020

Vote '20

South Central fire district 5-year levy

By William Kincaid

South Central Mercer Fire District officials are asking voters to approve a 2.5-mill replacement levy to fund fire protection operations.

The five-year levy, if approved, would increase the amount collected annually by the current levy from $326,900 to $332,160, according to the Mercer County Auditor' Office. It would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $87.50 annually.

The fire district covers all of Granville Township, including the villages of St. Henry and Burkettsville.

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DeWine: Mercer hospital about full

CELINA - Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday highlighted Mercer County's struggle with COVID-19 as he discussed the growing number of cases across the state. [More]

Another classic battle

Late goal lifts St. Marys to another win over Celina

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Work begins on hospital pharmacy

COLDWATER - Work on a $450,000 expansion and redesign of Mercer County Community Hospital's pharmacy had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but hospital officials say work on the project will finally begin.

Celina schools: No plans to stop in-class

CELINA - Celina school officials have no reason to consider, at least so far, halting in-person learning, even with 58 students out in quarantine, superintendent Ken Schmiesing said at Wednesday's special board meeting.

Celina man is charged with theft

CELINA - A Celina man is being charged with theft and tampering with Bureau of Motor Vehicles records.

Robert
W. Baum-
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Board OKs fund transfer to buy kitchen equipment

CELINA - Celina City Schools board of education members on Wednesday approved Mercer County Head Start's request to transfer funds to purchase more than $14,000 in new kitchen equipment.

District 8 Volleyball Honors

Area players earn accolades

The District 8 Volleyball Coaches Association announced its postseason award winners this week.

In Division IV, Fort Recovery senior Paige Fortkamp

Cardinals ready to face Redskins

Last season in the Division VII playoffs, Fort Loramie and New Bremen had their seasons ended a week apart by Marion Local.

On Friday, the Redskins and Cardinals will meet in the Region 28 semifinals with Marion Local likely waiting for them next week.

Computer Points In Review

Looking at the regional semifinal predictions

Last weekend saw a winnowing of the local teams still alive in the postseason. We are down to just two WBL and 4 MAC teams remaining in the playoffs

Two-Minute Drill

FRIDAY
DIVISION VII REGION 28

RIVERSIDE at MARION LOCAL
Booster Stadium

The teams met in the 1962 and 1963 seasons with the Flyers winning by scores of 58-0 and 24-0.

This Weekend

All games start at 7 p.m.
Friday
Division VII Region 28

Riverside at Marion Local

New Bremen at Fort Loramie
REGULAR SEASON

Bryan at Celina