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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Sidney man previously served time for killing
By Margie Wuebker
A 32-year-old Sidney man is expected to enter guilty pleas to charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape in Shelby County Common Pleas Court on Thursday afternoon.
Chris Harris, who has confessed to committing offenses that culminated with the death of 84-year-old Victoria Eilerman of Fort Loramie, will waive presentation of his case to a grand jury and then plead during the 1:30 p.m. hearing. [More]
Boosters want to name auditorium for long-time band and choir director
By Betty Lawrence
ROCKFORD - Parkway Music Boosters have asked Parkway Local Schools board of education to name the new school's auditorium the Richard A. Sherrick auditorium in honor of the long-time band and choir director who is retiring this year.
Booster Co-President Loren Shindeldecker addressed the board Tuesday night, detailing the accomplishments and success that Sherrick has had with the students and the recognition he has brought to the school's music department. [More]
Students may attend free camp in mid July
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - The middle school will host the first annual Gateway Technology Summer Camp from July 9 to July 13 to engage students with science, technology and engineering.
During the regular meeting Tuesday night, Middle School Principal Ted Shuttleworth said the summer camp will be offered free to all students who will be in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade next year. [More]
Roughriders softball cruises behind Thornsberry and defense for shutout victory over the Bulldogs
By Ryan Hines
A sloppy showing in pregame carried over into the game for Celina in its Western Buckeye League opener against St. Marys on Tuesday.
The Roughriders picked up two unearned runs in the first frame before adding two insurance runs in the seventh on the way to a 4-0 shutout over the Bulldogs. [More]
Obituaries on April 11th, 2007
Rev. Anthony Gamble
Rev. Anthony Gamble, 93, of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, died at 3 a.m. Apri [More]
Linda Kirsch
Linda Campbell Kirsch, 60, formerly of Rockford, died April 9, 2007. Death was [More]
Local pictures on April 11th, 2007
Subscriber stories on April 11th, 2007
Bids are high but Rockford still planning street project
ROCKFORD - The engineering estimate for a street reconstruction project came in higher than expected, but village officials are pressing forward with the plan.
Neighbors expect demolition of Bremen homes by Crown
NEW BREMEN - Neighbors in the area of a proposed office and parking lot for Crown Equipment Corp. listened intently as New Bremen village councilors discussed the project, which requires rezoning of two residential properties.
Officials seek grant for downtown revitalization
Celina city officials are pursuing a $400,000 downtown revitalization grant through the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD).
The city was rejected for the grant award last year.
BOE discusses future improvements
MINSTER - Armed with Post-It notes and colorful markers, the Minster Local Schools board of education addressed the matter of a continuous improvement plan during a Tuesday afternoon work session.
Council members approve annexation of 7.4 acres
ST. HENRY - Council members approved an agreement with Granville Township on Monday night to annex 7.4 acres of land into St. Henry, according to Village Administrator Don Hess.
eBay store opens in Rockford
Locally-based online business sells stuff around the world
ROCKFORD - Motorcycles, a prom dress or windows: if it's worth anything, Kevin Ross and Chip Grant believe they'll be able to sell it.
The two long
Celina baseball gets run-ruled by St. Marys
ST. MARYS - Even though it's been a week since the last live action outside, St. Marys' bats certainly didn't look cold.
The Roughriders collected
St. Henry posts shutout in MAC opener
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jon Clune outdueled Nick Johnson as St. Henry stayed perfect on the season with a 7-0 win over Delphos St. John's in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener for both teams at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Tuesday.
Coldwater rides Slavik and Schoenherr to win
COLDWATER - The Coldwater baseball team is perceived as the favorite to win the Midwest Athletic Conference this season and one of the big reasons why is because the Cavaliers have the best pitcher in the MAC.
Minster continues strong start to the season
MINSTER - Last night in Minster, the Wildcats continued their early-season hot streak by downing the Parkway Panthers by a 4-1 final.
The Wildcats were in control from the start, but were forced to dodge a couple of late game bullets.
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