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, November 11th, 2013
Division IV Volleyball State Championship
By Randy Bruns
FAIRBORN - It's a sports adage that is used far too often, but sometimes even clichés are true.
"Defense wins championships" is uttered so much that it sometimes loses its meaning, but it could not have been any more true than it was in Saturday's Division IV volleyball championship at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Versailles Tigers captured their first-ever state volleyball championship as they defeated Gilmour Academy in a five-set marathon in the Division III state title match at the Nutter Center.
The Tigers (27-2) we [More]
Obituaries on November 11th, 2013
Gerald E. "Jerry" Timmerman, 87, Fort Recovery, died peacefully with his family around him on Nov. 9, 2013, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Fr. Michael Winkowski, C.PP.S., 70, died Nov. 8, 2013, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. He had been in ill health in recent months. [More]
Frances I. Reeder, 101, Spencerville, died at 9:05 a.m. Nov. 9, 2013, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on November 11th, 2013
Subscriber stories on November 11th, 2013
FAIRBORN - Notes and quotes from Saturday's Division IV state volleyball final…
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MARIA STEIN - On a day that Marion Local's athletic program added their 13th state title with the volleyball team's triumph at the Nutter Center, Flyers' fans had more to cheer about on Saturday night.
Cavaliers QB rushes for 223 yards and four touchdowns
PEMBERVILLE - It didn't take long for Coldwater's defense to find a way to shut down the Wing-T offense of Eastwood.
Once that happened, Brody Hoying showed the Eagles how to really run the ball.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Local high school bowlers got prepped for the start of the bowling season this week as Community Lanes in Minster hosted the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Kickoff Singles Tournament.
Delphos St. John's scored 21 straight points during the first and second quarters to pull away and open Division VII playoff action with a 33-20 win over Leipsic on Saturday night in Putnam County.
The leader of a grassroots group in support of Grand Lake believes area officials missed the boat by not addressing the polluted waterway in a recent public health assessment.
Serving those who served
Marine Corps veteran Paul Bonifas proudly served his country years ago and now the favor is being returned.
The 58-year-old Celina resident suffers