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, March 13th, 2018
Parcel retained for parking
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Monday night at the behest of mayor Jeff Hazel abruptly shifted course and dropped plans to sell an unused parcel of land that two entities use for parking.
The land - located on the southwest corner of the interse [More]
Broering featured in video with U.S. Olympian
By Colin Foster
Kelsey Broering is a dairy farmer by trade with a passion for running on the side.
Naturally, the Marion Local student/athlete was a perfect fit to be one of the faces for the Milk Life campaign.
Recently, Broering had a legend-dairy experience when she traveled to the Cleveland area to shoot a video spot with United States Olympian Emily Infeld to promote Mike Life, an Olympic-sponsored campaign that aims to inspire young athletes to drink white milk. [More]
Obituaries on March 13th, 2018
Jean Ann (Bruns) Hahn, 72, of Fort Wayne, died on Friday, March 9, 2018, at the [More]
Jerry "Jake" Hemmelgarn passed away at home in Knoxville, TN on March 6, 2018. He was 70 years old. [More]
Dean A. White, 64 Celina, died on March 12, 2018, at the James Cancer Center, C [More]
Local pictures on March 13th, 2018
Subscriber stories on March 13th, 2018
WAPAKONETA - A former Auglaize County Sheriff's Office sergeant faces a pair of misdemeanor charges after a December incident.
Brian Vernon has bee
ST. MARYS - The old Kmart building at 1535 Celina Road may be sold and turned into warehouse space rather than being demolished.
City council membe
Construction of 20-feet-tall hill expected to be complete by next winter, council learns
NEW BREMEN - Residents of all ages will have a sledding hill to enjoy next winter at Bremenfest Park just south of the swimming pool.
Village counc
Mercer Landmark plans to build new facility on acreage
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday gave final approval of the annexation of 27.495 acres of land from Granville Township into St. Henry.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools Superintendent Mike Pohlman wants district residents to attend the community meeting at 7 p.m. March 20 to discuss the proposed new school building.
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday learned the village has received a $25,000 Dayton Power & Light Right Tree, Right Place grant.
Finance direct
ST. HENRY - Longtime teacher Karen Barlage is retiring after more than 30 years of service.
She has worked in education for 36 years, 34 of which were spent at St. Henry schools. She has served the district as a teacher and a coach and has impacted many students, superintendent Julie Garke said.
Good runs through the postseason are honed with a good regular season schedule.
For Minster and Versailles, playing a tough conference schedule has its advantages.
All-Ohio Girls Basketball Divisions III-IV
Minster junior Courtney Prenger was voted second team All-Ohio in Division IV by a statewide media panel.
The teams were selected by members of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association and released on Monday.
Alyssa Wicker is one of the best throwers St. Marys has to offer.
Wicker will join one of the nation's best track and field programs next year.