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
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
District has dealt with flooring problems, leaks
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - School officials hope they've dealt with the last of the problems lingering from a massive construction project nine years ago.
On Monday, school board members discussed the longevity of warranties on materials and labor and whether they should finally consider the project closed. No action was taken. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2010
Marvin E. Pearson, 77, Fort Recovery, died at 1:52 p.m. Sept. 20, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Ruth M. Ruwoldt, 86, St. Marys, died at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 19, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Vonda J. McMichael, 77, Spencerville, died at 6:29 p.m. Sept. 19, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Local pictures on September 21st, 2010
Subscriber stories on September 21st, 2010
Percussion specialist will be paid $3,254 annually
CELINA - Board of education members on Monday night unanimously approved the creation of a new supplemental position for the band, despite having some concerns at a previous meeting.
St. Henry
ST. HENRY - The current low price of natural gas has persuaded school officials to stay with a variable rate contract.
School treasurer Glenn Mille
ST. MARYS - There could be fishing on a 12.5-acre pond at the former landfill site if city council approves the necessary paperwork.
Council's park
Green and White post third straight shutout
CELINA - The Celina boys soccer team continued their strong play since a heartbreaking loss to St. Marys last week by posting a third straight shutout win.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team moved closer to clinching the regular season Western Buckeye League title with a 5-0 shutout over Ottawa-Glandorf at the Booster Club Tennis Complex near the high school.