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.

Friday, June 18th, 2021

DeWine: COVID restrictions are removed

Regulations lifted on nursing homes

From staff reports

COLUMBUS - The state emergency in Ohio caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted today, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a Thursday news release.

DeWine urged those who have not yet been vaccinated for the virus to find a clinic near them by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

The governor also released new information regarding visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Beginning today, the state regulations which describe how visits should occur will be removed. This will allow residents to have more than two visitors and there is no longer a scheduling requirement.

Ohio nursing homes are expected to continue to follow federal guidance from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and both nursing homes and assisted living facilities will be expected to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the release.

A testing requirement remains in effect for staff members who are unvaccinated, and they will need to continue to be tested twice per week.

The Ohio Department of Aging today will begin hosting a series of webinars to ensure facilities have access to information and resources necessary for safe and healthy operations.

More information about the webinars can be found on the department's website at aging.ohio.gov.

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St. Marys gets electric vehicle charging stations

ST. MARYS - Charging stations for electric vehicles were installed Thursday in St. Marys, a move city officials hope will make the area more appealing to day trippers and puts the city in line with a growing number of municipalities installing electric vehicle chargers to meet demand. [More]

Redskins hold off Bulldogs

ST. HENRY - For once, the Celina ACME baseball team hit the ball really well. But the Bulldogs needed more.

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Family denies sewage problem

CELINA - A local family wants the Mercer County Board of Health to overturn an October 2020 order to replace their septic system that was declared a public health nuisance after water samples from a nearby catch basin showed E. Coli and other contaminants.

Attendance is huge at Fort Recovery's Harvest Jubilee

FORT RECOVERY - Large crowds gathered Thursday night at Ambassador Park for the annual Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee.

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Commissioners OK contracts for work

CELINA - Mercer County commissioners approved contracts for road striping and herbicide application throughout the county.

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House of Hope to get new roof

CELINA - A county-owned faith-based recovery house for women is in line for a new metal roof that will be paid for with a combination of county and grant dollars.

Man faces several charges

CELINA - A Celina man who had previously been charged with domestic violence has been charged with several felony charges including burglary, abduction and domestic violence.

Bruns picks up victory at Hickory Sticks

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Fort Recovery's Jalyn Bruns picked up her second victory on the Lima Junior Golf Association's Foster and Welch Open held Thursday at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert.