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, April 22nd, 2013
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - Two Cuban artists showcased their country's art, culture and history to a room full of adults and children at the Fort Recovery Public Library on Saturday afternoon.
In return, Fort Recovery Mayor Roger Broerman and village administrator Randy Diller issued a proclamation honoring the two Cubans. The honor was presented to the two men by Fort Recovery State Museum Director Nancy Knapke. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2013
Helen M. Heitkamp, 89, Fort Recovery, died April 19, 2013, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Marjorie Jones, 87, St. Marys, died at 10:54 p.m. April 20, 2013, at the Briarwood Manor Nursing Home in Coldwater. [More]
Eugene E. "Gene" Lauth, 68, Spencerville, died at 8:23 a.m. April 20, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital Emergency Room following a sudden illness. [More]
Dorothy Louise Luedeke, 96, New Bremen, died at 8:55 a.m. April 18, 2013, at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Leona Post, 100, St. Anthony, died April 20, 2013, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Orin J. Roettger, 89, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. April 21, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2013
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2013
A Mercer County Sheriff's deputy was terminated Sunday afternoon following his arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence.
Mark A. Germann,
Fairgrounds the site of event to recognize veterans and active duty service members
CELINA - OUR Home Resource Center is sponsoring a new 5K that will splatter participants with paint from head to toe.
The Let Your Colors Fly fundr
COLDWATER - The frosty chill of Saturday morning cooled the Coldwater baseball team at the start of their doubleheader against Piqua at Veterans Field.
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster continued its dominating track and field season when it hosted the annual Minster Memorial Track Meet on Saturday.