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
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
By Shelley Grieshop
Adults who've been left with little or no medical benefits due to job losses or hourly cuts could be putting their health in jeopardy.
Some area physicians say a substantial number of adult patients are delaying office visits and treatment because they no longer have adequate medical insurance coverage. The result often leads to advanced illnesses and hospitalizations that could have been avoided, doctors say. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2009
Thomas J. Bensman, 78, 04530 Bensman Road, Minster, died at 5 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2009
The state is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 86 landowners who blame flooding on their land on Grand Lake's West Bank spillway.
Canning a tradition and money saver for local woman
These are busy days at the Marion Township home of Sheri Pohlman with tomatoes ripening on the vine, cucumbers growing to pickling proportions, peppers turning vibrant colors and peaches bursting with flavor.
District to accept applications for director and assistant director positions
A fall drama presentation will be back at Celina High School this year, according to Superintendent Matt Miller.
Though the high school has traditionally put on a spring and winter musical each year, it has been without a drama theater program for several years, Miller said.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With a brisk wind making for a tough day on the course, 20 teams converged on The Fox's Den for the Celina Boys Golf Invitational on Friday.