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, June 30th, 2014
By Margie Wuebker
ST. HENRY - A slice of the community's rich history will be on display Sunday at five locations downtown.
The town's Heritage Club is hosting a historic home tour on Main Street as a fundraiser for its beautification and philanthropic efforts. The event will take place 1-4 p.m. in conjunction with the St. Henry Community Picnic. [More]
ACME District 4 Tournament: Minster Sectional
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - Minster and New Bremen are alive after two days of ACME District 4 Minster Sectional tournament play.
Both teams, however, will have to go through the losers bracket to earn a spot in the finals.
After beating New Bremen Saturday, the Wildcats lost to Russia 2-0 Sunday and the Cardinals rebounded with a 13-10 victory over Botkins at Hanover Street Park. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2014
Mina M. Froese, 96, formerly of Coldwater and a resident of Otterbein, St. Marys, died at 8:30 a.m. June 28, 2014. [More]
Carol A. Whitney McMurray, 70, St. Marys, died at 2:55 a.m. June 29, 2014, at J [More]
Robert L. Kohlreiser Sr., 84, St. Marys, died June 26, 2014, at his residence. [More]
Donald Lee Hilgeman, 79, of St. Marys, died June 27, 2014 at his residence.
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Local pictures on June 30th, 2014
Subscriber stories on June 30th, 2014
NEW BREMEN - An alleged armed Georgia man led local officers on a high-speed chase Friday that ended when the suspect surrendered in a neighboring county.
CRIDERSVILLE - A portion of northbound I-75 in Auglaize County was briefly shut down late Saturday after troopers discovered a mobile methamphetamine lab inside a vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
ACME District 4 Tournament: St. Henry Sectional
ST. HENRY - Coldwater and Parkway advanced to tonight's ACME District 4 St. Henry district winner's bracket final after picking up big wins on Saturday as the summer postseason got underway at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
CELINA - A good performance will put a smile on a coach's face.
Grand Lake Mariners' coach Sam Slavik was not only smiling, but it could also be understood if he was outright partying as well.
Country Fest 5K
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nearly 400 runners took part in the annual Country Fest 5K road race on Sunday in Maria Stein.
Kyle Minnich won th