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.

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Vote '23

Renewal levy on Nov. ballot

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin levy

By Abigail Miller

LIMA - Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties will have a five-year renewal levy not to exceed 1 mill for operating expenses on the Nov. 7 ballot.

The levy was first passed in 2014 in response to falling revenues. It would potentially generate an estimate of $3,691,000 annually.

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties engages local partners to educate, advocate, coordinate and facilitate addiction and mental health programs, services and supports needed for the area.

The levy will fund general operating expenses and programs.

The renewal tax would cost a $100,000 home owner an estimated $28 per year.

For more information, contact the board at 419-222-5120.

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Twins

Is something in the water in Coldwater?

COLDWATER - As the Coldwater class of 2036 walked back inside after recess on Friday, a bunch of kids stayed outside a for a quick photo-op.

"If you are a twin, stay outside for a picture," directed elementary principal Mike Etzler. [More]

Battling for the victory

Celina picks up shutout win over Coldwater

COLDWATER - Saturday's Mercer County girls soccer matchup between Celina and Coldwater proved to be an exciting 80 minutes of action as both teams played hard to keep the other off the board. [More]

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Wetlands data being examined

CELINA - Lake Improvement Association (LIA) members on Saturday heard an update from Stephen Jacquemin, environmental sciences professor at Wright State University-Lake Campus, on the surrounding wetlands.

Teams compete at Lions Meet

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Area cross country teams got a final tuneup before league meets later this week as Coldwater hosted its annual Lions Invitational on Saturday morning.