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
Thursday, June 14th, 2018
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - New Idea Farm Equipment has been shut down for almost 20 years, but many older residents and former employees still hold fond memories of the homegrown company and its innovative creations.
They gathered on Wednesday morning at Briarwood Village to hear about the history of the company and shift through memorabilia and photos. [More]
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local held a 3-1 lead on Coldwater after four innings on Wednesday night.
That lead didn't last, though.
The Cavaliers evened the score with two runs in the fifth and went ahead with two more in the seventh to defeat the Flyers 5-3 in ACME action at the Airport. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2018
Carol Cramer, 75, St. Henry, died on June 13, 2018, at Kindred Hospital, Dayton [More]
Robert C. Hines, 87, passed away to be with the Lord on June 1st.
He was born [More]
Louis E. Hoyng, age 82 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at the Gardens at Celina Nursing Home. [More]
Lillian Adams Ward, 96, Lancaster, died on June 12, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. [More]
Local pictures on June 14th, 2018
Subscriber stories on June 14th, 2018
Credit extended to permit construction
ST. MARYS - Progress on a new high school football stadium complex, which recently had slowed, has received a financial shot in the arm.
An agreeme
Coldwater native Kristi Feierstein and her husband have been on the road for the last six months in search of America, fulfilling her father's wish that never came true.
Issue moved to special meeting
ST. MARYS - Board of education members have postponed discussion on a proposed levy until a July 11 special meeting, when they plan to vote on whether to place the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot.
CELINA - A Michigan man who did not return to a Celina rehabilitation center after a furlough to attend a funeral was sentenced on Wednesday to 26 months in prison.
CELINA - A Celina man who did not return to Mercer County jail after being given a partial-day medical furlough was back in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning.
From staff reports
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office and other area law enforcement agencies are investigating a package scam.
Sheriff Jeff Grey said in a social media post that packages are being delivered to the homes of residents who have not placed any orders.
CELINA - In its three Mercer County ACME baseball games this season, Fort Recovery had been outscored 44-2. The Indians were leading Parkway 4-1 before the rains hit last Friday, so there was a glimmer of an offensive spark.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marc Siefring pitched a four-hitter and St. Henry scored three runs in the top of the first en route to beating Parkway 5-2 in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Wednesday night at Don Black Field in Rockford.
Razz-Eye View
When one has covered area high school sports like I have for nearly 25 years, sometimes you forget the name of a player or even a coach or athletic director.