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 2nd, 2015
By Shelley Grieshop
Local traffic deaths declined in 2014 from the previous year and authorities hope to make it a trend.
Area law enforcement officers said they will continue to monitor "hot spots" where accidents more frequently occur, as well as target impaired drivers and those not wearing seat belts. [More]
Obituaries on January 2nd, 2015
Jayma S. Evers, 55, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 31, 2014, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]
James R. Hone, 82, Celina, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Norma Marie High, 86, Celina, died at 12:33 p.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Ruth Donovan, 83, Celina, died at 10 p.m. Dec. 27, 2014, at her home.
She was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Willshire, to Robert and Ruth Ann Riker Davis. [More]
Shirlee I. Kleinhenz, 84, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 12:28 a.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Kettering Medical Center, from complications suffered after a fall. [More]
Floyd L. "Fly" Yaney, 76, Van Wert, and formerly of Celina, died at 9:55 a.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at his residence in Van Wert. [More]
Marilyn D. Werling, 77, Burkettsville, died Jan. 1, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. [More]
Sheila Clark, 58, Celina, passed away Jan. 1, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on January 2nd, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 2nd, 2015
MINSTER - A former police officer has filed an appeal with the Third District Court of Appeals claiming his termination one year ago violated his due process.
From staff and wire reports
COLDWATER - Mercer Health is limiting visitation at its facilities after handling about 185 seasonal influenza cases at its outpatient facilities and admitting 15 patients.
Curtain Call
The overwhelming stack of trophies, awards, and accomplishments that former Marion Local basketball standout Lori Albers earned throughout her career is one of the most impressive this area has ever witnessed.
Highlights: A final glimpse at 2014
With the colossal number of athletic achievements in 2014, inevitably some were left off the top 10 list but deserved a special shout-out.
This week's highlights column will be used to commemorate those moments - starting with a couple individual state titles in track and field.