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 2nd, 2025

Celina man killed in U.S. 33 accident

From staff reports

WAPAKONETA - The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a car-motorcycle crash that took the life of a Celina man Tuesday night in Auglaize County.

OSHP reported the crash occurred Tuesday at approximately 8:59 p.m. on U.S. Route 33 westbound, west of the Moulton Fort Amanda Road off-ramp and just east of St. Marys.

According to a news release, Riley A. Bradford, 24, of Celina, was operating a 2004 Yamaha XVS650 motorcycle westbound on U.S. Route 33. Bradford was following a 2023 Jeep Wrangler operated by Michael C. Reichert, 55, of Van Wert. Jody L. Mahlie, 56, of Middle Point, was a passenger in the Jeep.

The preliminary investigation indicates the Jeep and Yamaha were westbound in the right lane. According to the release, the Yamaha failed to maintain assured clear distance ahead and struck the Jeep in the rear, then overturned.

According to the report, Bradford succumbed to fatal injuries on scene. He was not wearing a helmet, the report noted. No other injuries were reported.

The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office, St. Marys EMS, Buckland Fire Department, Auglaize County Coroner, Cisco Funeral Home and Midway Towing responded to the crash.

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OSHP stated alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors in the crash.

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