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
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018
Jutte found guilty of pandering sexually oriented material
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - A 29-year-old Fort Recovery man was sentenced on Tuesday to 14 years in prison on charges of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.
Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Ingraham sentenced Matthew A. Jutte to 168 [More]
By Tom Stankard
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday rejected a request by Duncan Oil for permits to sell alcohol after several residents voiced concerns about possible repercussions.
Duncan Oil Director of Store Operations Kathryn McDaniel on June 5 told village council members the Beavercreek-based company is moving into the former TJ's Grocerette, 301 N. Main St., and will do business as Rockford Road Dog. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 8th, 2018
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County commissioners on Tuesday said they are making progress toward privatizing Auglaize Acres nursing home in a $1.7 million sale.
COLDWATER - Local fans of "House Hunters" may see some familiar faces if they tune in to the newest episode of "House Hunters International," tonight at 10:30 p.m on HGTV.
Bidding begins for substation
MINSTER - Residents living along the newly repaved Fifth, Paris and Hamilton streets will be assessed the costs of the sidewalks, drive approaches and curbs.
Effective Sept. 1, the following nonemergency phone number to the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office, 419-394-5227, will no longer be in service, accor
ST. MARYS - A fireworks display on Friday night is one of many new events added to this year's St. Marys SummerFest, said St. Marys Chamber of Commerce Director Abby Balster.
CELINA - ALDI officials plan a grand reopening of the company's remodeled store on Monday morning.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Golden Ticket giveaway, offering gift cards to the first 100 customers, according to a news release.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Sparked by outstanding rounds by brothers Carson and Collin Muhlenkamp, Coldwater broke the three-year reign of the St. Henry Redskins and won the Mercer County Boys Golf Tournament held Tuesday at the Mercer County Elks.