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, August 23rd, 2010
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Mission accomplished.
With the assistance of the 1486th and 1487th Transportation Units of the Ohio National Guard, the move to the new school was nearly a workday ahead of the estimated time.
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Obituaries on August 23rd, 2010
Charlene A. Seger, 84, Sidney, died at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Mary Jane Creamer, 63, North Salem, Ind., died Aug. 21, 2010, at her home.
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Boyd A. Loughrige, 63, Celina, died Aug. 20, 2010, at his home.
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Janet C. Monnin, 67, Minster, died at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Robert "Bob" Gerald Fullenkamp, 65, Coldwater, died Aug. 20, 2010, at Mercy St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 23rd, 2010
GRAND LAKE - Tom Knapke, newly-named facilitator for the Grand Lake Restoration Commission (LRC), said his main goal is to help the LRC put together a master plan to improve the water quality in Grand Lake.
Two Indiana men injured when SUV strikes semi
WAPAKONETA - Traffic on Interstate 75 in Wapakoneta was limited to one lane in each direction for 10 hours Saturday after an SUV and a semi collided.
COLUMBUS - For most of Saturday's Ohio State Jersey Scrimmage, Ross Homan was limited to sideline motivator.
The Buckeyes' senior linebacker and Co
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team placed third at the Tipp City Invitational on Saturday. Milton-Union won the title with 24 points, edging Chaminade-Julienne by one point with Celina two points back at 22.