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
Saturday, January 17th, 2015
St. Henry on fire from three-point line in 72-49 victory
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - Ryan Mikesell was his usual self Friday night against Versailles.
His St. Henry teammates were really good, too.
Mikesell had game-highs in points (30) and rebounds (17), Mitch Stammen added 18 points, and the Redskins, ranked eighth in the latest Division III state poll, shot a sizzling 11-of-22 from the three-point line in a 72-49 statement win over the sixth-ranked Versailles Tigers in front of a packed house at Redskin Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on January 17th, 2015
Anita Marie Anderson Andrew, 76, Celina, passed away 10:25 p.m. Jan. 15, 2015, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
Kimberly S. Tangeman-Acuff, 47, Coldwater, died on Jan. 13, 2015, in Darke County. [More]
Local pictures on January 17th, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 17th, 2015
Communities look to canal for financial boost
ST. MARYS - Several area towns are teaming up to snag a $50,000 grant to boost economic development in communities along the Miami-Erie Canal.
The
FORT RECOVERY - A former teacher and coach serving 21 years in prison for sexually assaulting a student claims his trial attorney was ineffective.
Celina tied with St. Marys for first place in league action
CELINA - When clutch plays were needed to keep Defiance in check, Celina came through.
Caleb Hoyng put Celina in front with 33.7 seconds left and
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery cruised to a 24-12 halftime lead on Parkway and held on for its first MAC victory of the year with a 55-49 decision at Panther Gymnasium.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys jumped out early and remained at the top of the WBL standings with a 61-49 win over Elida on Friday night at Murotech Court.