Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, June 14th, 2023
Mamma Mia! Don't forget the extra pepperoni
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - A good ol' fashioned pizza and movie night can provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of summer activities.
To get in the spirit, bust out the flour, fresh produce growing in the garden and delicious cheese. For maximum summer fun, pair a pizza with a classic summer movie such as "The Sandlot."
An outdoor movie night with a projector and big screen is also a great way to enjoy a balmy night. Of course, don't forge the s'mores, Smalls. [More]
By William Kincaid
MINSTER - Three staff members of Grand Lake Health/Premier Health Southwest YMCA are being hailed as heroes for saving the life of a patron through a combination of CPR and an Automatic Emergency Defibrillator (AED).
Larry Weimert, president of New Bremen Emergency Medical Services, on Monday afternoon presented a plaque to Brittany Thiebeau and Shantelle Fogt for going above and beyond to save a life at the YMCA on April 10. The third staff member, Tim Pollitz, was absent. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2023
Mary Ann Will passed from this earth, peacefully and surrounded by family and friends on June 12, 2023. [More]
Robert J. Butcher, age 79, passed away on June 9, 2023 in Centerville, OH, after a four year battle with cancer. [More]
Robert "Bob" Francis Schaefer, 86, Fort Recovery, died June 13, 2023, at Briarw [More]
Diana Lynn (Honchul) Blevins, 66, Celina, died June 12, 2023, at Roselawn Manor [More]
Gary "Chud" Bannon, 66, Celina, died June 11, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Cente [More]
Linda (Cobb) Rosengarten, age 68, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023 after an automobile accident. [More]
Barbara Ann Fullenkamp, 76, of Minster, Ohio, passed away on May 31, 2023, at her daughter's house in New Albany, Ohio. [More]
Tonyia Lee (DeLap) Miller, 83, Celina, died June 12, 2023, at the Ohio State We [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 14th, 2023
Health board plans second vaccine clinic
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Health members on Tuesday morning heard the health department's summer vaccination clinic was a success, so much so that another clinic will be held closer to the start of the school year.
NEW BREMEN -Village council members on Monday heard residents' concerns over possible assessments for construction on State Route 274.
Before the
MARIA STEIN - Retiring Marion Local Elementary School Principal Nick Wilker used his last monthly report this week to highlight students' outstanding performance on state tests.
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday gave second reading of a new pay ordinance that would increase starting wages for the village staff over a few years.
FORT RECOVERY - School board members at Monday night's meeting approved hiring Amy Pottkotter as district athletic director.
Superintendent Larry Brown on Tuesday said a salary has not been set for Pottkotter. She will start the new position on Aug. 1.
ST. MARYS - A section of Spring Street from Spruce Street to Main Street will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, according to a ci
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Lima Junior Golf Association made its way to Colonial Golfers Club in Harrod on Tuesday, with Botkins' Joseph Meyer and Bellefontaine's Kayla Watkins the winners and Minster's Jack Meyer turning in another impressive showing.