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
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Montezuma camper was adjusting awning
By Margie Wuebker
A longtime camper at Kozy Kampground near Montezuma remains in critical condition today at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after reportedly being struck by lightning when storms packing gusty winds, rumbling thunder and pelting rain moved through the area Wednesday night. [More]
By Nancy Allen
A hog contractor in La Grange, Ind., that provides hogs to a number of contract hog growers in Mercer and Auglaize counties is closing its doors due to high corn prices and the stagnant hog market.
John Van Laere, an attorney for Lambrights Inc., this morning said the 55-year-old company plans to cease operations and is liquidating. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
When deciding the contenders for The Daily Standard's Grand Lake Baseball Player of the Year, there were plenty of candidates, with the top two being Coldwater teammates Ryan Geier and Cory Klenke.
In the end, Klenke, who not only used his bat, but also his work on the mound to heavily contribute to the Cavaliers' run to the state final four, got the nod for the area's top honor. [More]
Obituaries on June 26th, 2008
Brother Donald Fisher, C.PP.S., 72, died at 5 a.m. June 25, 2008, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, after a lengthy illness. [More]
Betty M. Place, 86, of 56 Southmoor Shores Drive, St. Marys died at 9:57 p.m. J [More]
Catherine M. "Katie" Ragle, 91, 209 N. Enterprise St., Celina, died June 22, 20 [More]
Local pictures on June 26th, 2008
Subscriber stories on June 26th, 2008
Thunderstorms roaring through the area Wednesday night with multiple lightning flashes again bring up the question: Isn't it odd to have all these storms this season? Weather experts say while the recent weather patterns are notable, they're not exactly odd.
Suspects allegedly tried to sell about $14,000 worth of drugs along I-75
Two Michigan men were arrested near Interstate 75 in Auglaize County for attempting to sell a large amount of Ecstasy, according to authorities.
Au
MINSTER - Mary Oldiges, a member of the Minster Historical Society, came to the Minster Civic Association meeting Tuesday night with a one-word plea
COLDWATER - Mercer Health's diabetes management program was recently re-certified by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), making it easier for many patients to get insurance reimbursement and other benefits.
All teachers, staff and administrators at the Mercer County Educational Service Center received an across the board 2.25 percent salary increase for next school year, ESC Treasurer Mary Brandon said.
A 23-year-old Van Wert man is headed to prison for two years after making up a story about a deceased grandmother in order to escape from jail.
Jos
ST. MARYS - Memorial grad and premed student Liz Barton is back home after two separate trips to Central America. She says she'd go back in a heartbeat.
Plans for the proposed lock keeper's house along the Miami and Erie Canal moved another step closer to reality Tuesday night when New Bremen village councilors formally accepted a $479,000 enhancement grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Marion Local and Celina managed to get four innings and two outs in the top of the fifth in before heavy rains finally washed out what was to be a doubleheader at Montgomery Field on Wednesday.