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
Monday, December 10th, 2007
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Christmas came early for clients of Auglaize Industries on Friday night thanks to a holiday dance organized by Minster High School senior Gretchen Sherman.
Sherman planned and coordinated the event to qualify for the prestigious Gold Awa [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Chuck Alig was in a strange position on Saturday at the annual Sielski Duals Wrestling Tournament.
In all the previous renditions of the tournament, Coldwater was front and center in the championship match, taking home first or second each year. [More]
Obituaries on December 10th, 2007
Jere D. Bond, 54, of Celina, died Dec. 7, 2007, at his home.
Arrangements are [More]
Betty Eileen Grace, 77, 110 Bayview Drive, Celina, died at 8:24 a.m. Dec. 7, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Robert H. McEowen, 71, 4159 Rossburg-Lightsville Road, Rossburg, died at 5:40 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Former Coldwater resident Irene Stewart, 83, of The Gardens at Celina, died at 1:25 a.m. Dec. 9, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Edward H. "Bud" Swink, 87, 79 W. Second St., Minster, died at 11:31 p.m. Dec. 7, 2007, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Former Fort Recovery resident Ida Marie Voskuhl, 91, died at 10:35 a.m. Dec. 9, 2007, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Lloyd J. "Doc" Yaney, 77, 1105 Holly St., Celina, died Dec. 7, 2007, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Local pictures on December 10th, 2007
Subscriber stories on December 10th, 2007
Fire destroyed a Rockford area barn early Saturday morning but attempts to save three horses inside proved successful.
Rockford Fire Department was called to 2638 U.S. 33 shortly after 6:15 a.m. when owner Stacey Hinkle spotted flames coming from his large bank barn.
NEW BREMEN - The Anna Rockets used two free throws from sophomore Derek Billing with six seconds left in the game to hold on and defeat the New Bremen Cardinals 45-43 in non-league action at the Cardinal Gymnasium.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry continues its hot start of the season, using a dominating middle two quarters to dispatch Wapakoneta, 63-42, at the Middle School Gym in the battle of Redskins.