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, January 17th, 2014
Commissioners OK more funds for courts, other areas in budget
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A new computer system, employee raises and rising court costs are some of the expenses prompting an 8.1 percent increase in this year's county budget, according to commissioners.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday approved the $10.4 million general fund budget for 2014, $787,375 more than appropriations in 2013. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and held a 42-21 advantage in rebounds en route to a convincing 56-25 victory over rival New Bremen in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday night.
"I though we crashed the [More]
Obituaries on January 17th, 2014
Judith A. "Judy" Wendel, 74, Coldwater, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Jan. 16 [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 17th, 2014
WAPAKONETA - Pay increases for Auglaize County employees this year will depend on results of a salary study.
County commissioners have spent the la
CELINA - The county is considering lending money to help establish a popular Mexican food franchise and create a drive-thru window at the local Dairy Queen.
CELINA - An elderly St. Henry woman accused of intimidating witnesses in a prior sexual abuse case involving her husband told jurors Thursday she did not send a letter experts claim possesses her DNA.
ST. HENRY - Marion Local's girls basketball team took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and fended off St. Henry the rest of the way to snap a two-game Midwest Athletic Conference losing streak with a 43-40 victory over the Redskins on Thursday night at Redskin Gymnasium.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater held a slight 21-19 lead at halftime and outlasted Parkway in the second half to earn a 40-34 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over the Panthers on Thursday night at The Palace.
Last Curtain Call
Beth Black, formerly Hunziker, can back up with overwhelming evidence of just how much influence an older sister can have on a budding athletic career.