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, March 10th, 2017
Talent lands fourth-grader spot on TV
By Ed Gebert
NEW BREMEN - Ten-year-old Lilli Wilker had an incredible experience last summer that will play out on televisions all over the country this weekend.
The New Bremen Elementary School fourth-grader is being featured in a segment of TV show "Little Big Shots." Wilker will display her unique talent of animal calling on the Steve Harvey-hosted program at 8 p.m. Sunday on NBC. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
LIMA - Marion Local coach Kurt Goettemoeller knew Thursday's game with Spencerville would be a battle through all four quarters.
The Flyers jumped out to a double-digit lead by halftime, but had to fend off a Bearcat rally over the final two quarters to escape Lima Senior Gymnasium with a 44-42 win in the Division III district semifinals. [More]
Obituaries on March 10th, 2017
Florence U. Brown, 91, New Weston, Ohio, died on March 8, 2017, at Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. [More]
Jerry E. Knapke, 85, of Coldwater died Thursday at Celina Manor. Services are p [More]
Donald J. Schulze, 48, Anna, was pronounced dead on March 8, 2017, in Montgomer [More]
Local pictures on March 10th, 2017
Subscriber stories on March 10th, 2017
WAPAKONETA - The number of new influenza cases in the county is on the decline, Auglaize County Health Department Director of Nursing Brenda Eiting said at Thursday morning's board meeting.
ST. HENRY - After much consideration, pool advisory board members Thursday evening unanimously recommended a proposal that will include an eight-lane pool, two water slides and a splash pad.
CELINA - R.J. Matthews Co. President Daniel Matthews regaled more than 300 Mercer County Fair supporters with humor as he told the history of his father's company during the annual appreciation dinner.
WAPAKONETA - A proposed snow-removal equipment building may be put off until after a new terminal building is constructed at the Neil Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville.
ST. MARYS - Ten local individuals and businesses were recognized at Thursday night's St. Marys Chamber of Commerce Award Banquet.
The Outstanding
Minster runs away from Russia in regional semi
VANDALIA - The two main goals this season for the Minster girls were winning the Midwest Athletic Conference title and advancing to the Division IV regional final.
ST. MARYS - Matt Patten and Julius Fisher were a big part of a memorable football season during their senior years at St. Marys, helping the Roughriders to a piece of the Western Buckeye League championship and a Division II regional runner-up finish.
CELINA - After helping the Celina boys swimming team achieve its best season in school history, Ian Darras will look to help Wilmington College maintain its place as a contender in the Ohio Athletic Conference.