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, March 3rd, 2018
Rose Construction donates machine for STEM class
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Building contractor Joe Rose admits he balked at an invitation to lend a helping hand to Coldwater Middle School's robotics programs aligned with the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics curriculum.
"Robots have nothing to do [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
FINDLAY - Celina had the right game plan for top-ranked Wauseon.
But in the end, the Indians were just too tough as they ended the Bulldogs' season with a 51-19 trouncing in the Division II boys basketball sectional final on Friday night at Findlay High School. [More]
Obituaries on March 3rd, 2018
Orville Borchers Jr., 71, Versailles, died March 2, 2018, at Versailles Health [More]
Local pictures on March 3rd, 2018
Subscriber stories on March 3rd, 2018
CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters wants to buy a new fire rescue and recovery vessel containing enough open space for personnel to administer life support to numerous potential victims in an emergency on Grand Lake.
CELINA - U.S. House members have already passed legislation to beef up background checks on gun buyers, but the bill still awaits Senate action, Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said on Friday.
From staff reports
CELINA - A 29-year-old Celina woman was arrested just after midnight Friday and was being held at the Mercer County jail on drug charges.
Division II Boys State Bowling Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry soared to the top seed in qualifying at the Division II boys state bowling tournament on Friday, but its run to a state title was stopped by eventual state champion Mechanicsburg in the championship round semifinals.
Cavs, Indians capture sectional crowns
ELIDA - Fort Recovery claimed its third straight sectional title on Friday, defeating Van Buren 54-46 at the Fieldhouse in Elida.
And in the nightcap, the Coldwater Cavaliers captured their first sectional crown since 2014-15 with a 60-54 victory over Lima Central Catholic.
COLDWATER - St. Henry and Minster each demonstrated flashes of explosive offense in capturing Division IV sectional titles at the Palace in Coldwater on Friday night.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local pulled away from Temple Christian in the second half, highlighted by an 18-2 run in the fourth quarter, to win the Division IV Bath sectional final 63-33 on Friday night at Bath High School.