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
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
Local businessman raises concerns about proposal
By Kathy Thompson
ST. HENRY - Village council members are moving forward with plans to limit drone flights despite a businessman's concerns.
Council members on Monday approved first reading of an ordinance requiring anyone wanting to fly a drone or an unmanned aircraft up to 400 feet high within village limits to get an annual permit from the village administrator. [More]
By David Giesige
NEW BREMEN - Village officials will no longer require residents to attach their federal tax forms when they file their village taxes.
Councilman John Schwartz raised concerns about the rule at Monday's village council meeting.
"I don't think this sort of thing should be mandatory, I only see it bogging down the system with unnecessary information," Schwartz said. [More]
Obituaries on October 28th, 2014
Norbert V. Schlater, 86, Versailles, passed away at 5:48 a.m. Oct. 26, 2014, at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles. [More]
Virginia May Zimmerman, 83, Portland, Ind., passed away Oct. 26, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Carolyn Ann Young, 78, Celina, died at 9:56 a.m. Oct. 27, 2014, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Local pictures on October 28th, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 28th, 2014
CELINA - Former city treasurer Rick Mosier urged residents to vote against a repeal-and-replace income tax levy this general election because of ballot language he says gives the city unrestricted use of the funds.
ST. MARYS - Public service and safety director Gregory Foxhoven reassured a Columbia Street homeowner that new property owners are not building a parking lot on a neighboring parcel.
CELINA - Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of firing at least seven shots at a Brandon Avenue house early Sunday morning.
Danny
CELINA - Mercer County Republican Central Commitee members on Monday night unanimously recommended that Toni Slusser fill a vacancy on the Mercer County Board of Elections.
COLDWATER - Village officials are considering a public nuisance ordinance after a resident appeared before council a second time to express concerns about a neighboring property.
Computer Points Breakdown
The high school football regular season wraps up this week, which historically means most of the postseason invitations have been locked up and the f
Coming to the end of October and into the start of November is one of the busier times for a sports writer, especially because of the success of area teams.