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, October 20th, 2023

Vote '23

Renewal tax levy on Nov. ballot

St. Marys School levy

By Leslie Klosterman

ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools district voters will decide on a five-year, 5.823-mill renewal emergency property tax levy on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

The levy was first approved by voters in 2004 and has since been renewed every five years, according to district treasurer Andrew Wilker.

It's a fixed-sum levy, collecting the same amount as when it was first passed, he said. The levy would continue to collect $1,838,898 per year and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $204.

Levy revenue is used for, but not limited to, salaries, curriculum materials, transportation, technology, utilities and school safety.

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To Market, To Market

Shop in comfort at indoor market

CELINA - Celina is now home to an indoor winter farmers' market offering fresh produce and local goods throughout the coldest months.

The Celin [More]

Vote '23

2 fight for St. Marys ward seat

St. Mays City Council

ST. MARYS - Two candidates are vying for the St. Marys City Council 2nd Ward seat in the Nov. 7 general election.

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Deputies are patrolling more often

CELINA - Additional Mercer County Sheriff's Office deputies have been out patrolling roads this month.

Deputies are working overtime to target impaired driving, speeding, seatbelt violations and distracted driving, according to a sheriff's office news release.

Road closed for culvert work

CELINA - Union City Road between Fox and Barger roads is closed for a culvert replacement, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.

Riders slip past Bryan

ST. MARYS - St. Marys coach James Holtzapple could not have been more impressed by Bryan on Thursday.

"All night long, their goalie was phenomenal,

Flyers rally in five

Marion beats Knoxville, joins Minster in district semis

MARIA STEIN - Thursday night's Division IV sectional volleyball finals at Marion Local offered plenty of excitement as a pair of Midwest Athletic Conference teams punched their tickets to the district tournament Tuesday in Wapakoneta.

Cardinals sweep opener

NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen volleyball team started its Division IV title defense in overpowering fashion.

The Cardinals buried Spencerville early in all three sets for a 25-8, 25-6, 25-5 sweep in a sectional final at the Nest.

Cavs shut out Musketeers

COLDWATER - Coldwater came through with big goals and strong defense to advance in the Division III girls soccer tournament with a 5-0 win over Fort Jennings on a rainy Thursday evening at Cavalier Stadium.

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Celina, St. Marys on to district semis

Compiled By Tom Haines

Celina advanced to the Division II volleyball district semifinals with a 25-13, 25-21, 25-18 win over Defiance at Shawnee's Lappin Gymnasium on Thursday.