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, October 23rd, 2010
Celina rallies for sixth win on late Sutter TD run
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - Down by one point with 3:47 left on the clock and 91 yards to cover, the Celina football team had a chance to make a statement in the final home game of the season.
Celina was up to the challenge and drove the length of the field with an Andy Sutter touchdown run capping a game-winning drive for a 26-20 victory that gives the Bulldogs their first winning season since 2000. [More]
Redskins blow open tight game in second half
By Mark Ruschau
ST. HENRY - The smiles on the faces of the St. Henry football players following their 28-6 Midwest Athletic Conference win over the Fort Recovery Indians on Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex were of both joy and relief.
Joy in the fa [More]
Obituaries on October 23rd, 2010
Charlotte M. (Shorty) Borchers, 91, formerly of Minster, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 [More]
James E. Sturgeon, 72, Rockford, died 7:30 a.m. Oct. 22, 2010, at his residence [More]
Dwight "Sleep" R. Koontz, 71, Celina, died Oct. 21, 2010, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Louis Eugene "Gene" Bodiker, 88, Celina, died Oct. 22 at his residence.
Funer [More]
Local pictures on October 23rd, 2010
Subscriber stories on October 23rd, 2010
Celina students play the market in new class
CELINA - Several students at Tri Star have been introduced to the vagaries of the stock market through a pragmatic game that allows them to make fictitious transactions.
Election 2010: U.S. House 5th District
U.S. Congressman Robert Latta, R-Bowling Green, is being challenged by two political newcomers who want to represent Ohio's 5th Congressional District.
Carl Albers, 78, served at Spiritual Center of Maria Stein
A 78-year-old St. Henry man indicted recently on sex charges has been placed on administrative leave at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, where he served in a hospitality position welcoming visitors to the facility.
ROCKFORD - Parkway school district voters will see a five-year, 0.7-mill permanent improvement renewal levy in support of Vantage Career Center on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers 15 to 18 years old. A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in Columbus showed the lack of parental involvement may play a large part in why teens are so vulnerable.
MARIA STEIN - The Midwest Athletic Conference has established a reputation throughout the years for rugged and physical battles on the gridiron.
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MINSTER - Two touchdowns before a minute ticked off the clock gave Minster the spark it needed to pull away and beat Parkway 35-15 in the home finale for the Wildcats at Memorial Field on Friday.
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater scored in every aspect of the game to go to 6-3 on the season with a 49-0 thumping of New Bremen at Cardinal Stadium on Friday night.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Despite a stellar running night from Mitch Newbauer, St. Marys dropped to 0-8 in the Western Buckeye League as Shawnee held on for a 14-7 win on Friday night at Shawnee Field.