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
Friday, November 8th, 2013
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - For the first time ever, one influential Rockford resident was named both person- and business owner of the year by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Bruns, owner of Mike Bruns Plumbing Heating, 132 W. Market St., accepted the awards Thursday during the 40th annual chamber banquet. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Robb Hemmelgarn spoke to a group of former local volleyball head coaches to get their insight into how volleyball has evolved through the years. Today's story is the final of a four-part series.
Preparing for an appearance in the state volleyball tournament has become a regular ritual over the past decade for the Marion Local community. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2013
Betty Lengerich, 80, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 5:45 a.m. Nov. 7, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Velma A. Heitbrink, 87, Maria Stein, died at 7:37 p.m. Nov. 6, 2013, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Catherine Marguerite "Marge" Fleming Akerman, 97, formerly of Ohio City, depart [More]
Ronald James Dirksen, 64, New Weston, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Nov. 6, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Anthony "Tony" M. Feltz, 77, St. Henry, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 7, 2013, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Tony K. Miller, 60, Louisville, Ky. and formerly of Greenville, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Nov. 6, 2013, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2013
Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2013
Farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed have undertaken dozens of practices designed to reduce nutrient runoff during the last four years, a state ag engineer said Thursday.
CELINA - The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office is seeking dismissal of an appeal filed by a Montezuma man who claims his $500,000 bond for illegally possessing firearms is excessive.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members Thursday learned an ag pollution complaint first reported on May 31 has been resolved.
Division IV State Volleyball Semifinals
FAIRBORN - The Marion Local Flyers haven't encountered too many bumps in the road this season, but in Thursday's Division IV state semifinal they sure ran into one.
FAIRBORN - Take a quick glance at a volleyball box score and if you aren't an expert on the sport you'll probably look to a few key statistics.
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