Flood Watch issued April 3 at 4:50AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, 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...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
Today 65° Today 65° slight chance 46° 46° likely Tomorrow 56° Tomorrow 56° 52° 52°
Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Obituaries on May 5th, 2018
Janice L. Goodwin, 72, of St. Marys, OH died 10:19 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Gardens of Wapakoneta, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. [More]
Charlie M. Hughes, 90, formerly of DeGraff, died on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at Heritage Center of Minster. [More]
Regina M. Springer, 64, Mendon, died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Stories on May 5th, 2018
CELINA - Students in Tri Star Career Compact's health-information technology program have been educated about their rights and the hazards they would encounter in the workplace.
Farmers still working on tornado recovery
COLDWATER - Robert Diller's world was turned upside down in 45 seconds on Nov. 5 when a tornado swept through his 100-acre property.
He recalled driving from Lima and calling his daughter, Amber, 21, at home that afternoon to warn her a tornado was on its way.
Decision 2018
Voters on May 8 will decide whether state officials will change the way boundaries are drawn for U.S. Congressional seats.
If approved, Issue 1 wou
MARIA STEIN - With the advent of summer, drive-in theaters around the country are opening once again, and Mercer County's own Starlight Drive-In has been ranked one of the top drive-ins in Ohio.
Redskins knock off Rockets for 2nd victory
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry softball team has endured a tough season, but coach Kylie Huelsman always believed something good was on the horizon.
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When Fran Guilbault was asked to recommend one of the three state championship teams he coached at St. Henry to be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame, the longtime coach couldn't do it. [More]
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ross Weigel improved to 4-0 by throwing a three-hit shutout and the Coldwater baseball team won 10-0 over Lima Central Catholic in five innings on Friday in Lima.
Local pictures on May 5th, 2018