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 22nd, 2018
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Long inspired by Mother Teresa, a young man from St. Henry sought to walk in the saint's footsteps this summer by embarking on a seven-week missionary trip to Calcutta, India.
During his trip, Ben Buening was able to carry out Mother Teresa's call to do ordinary things with great love while tending to the sick and dying in what he called a truly humbling experience. [More]
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Three adult male suspects have been identified and interviewed as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported explosion on South Pear Street.
Police did not release the names of the suspects because they haven't yet been charged but have identified the explosive device as a commercial grade artillery/mortar shell firework. [More]
Parkway boys, Coldwater girls win team titles
By Gary R. Rasberry
MARIA STEIN - The conditions, both atmospheric and on the course, perfectly suited Parkway's Kyle Roth and Fort Recovery's Chloe Will at the Mercer County Cross Country meet held at Marion Township Park in Maria Stein.
Roth and Panther teammate Matt Gaerke got out to a quick pace and never looked back as they finished 1-2 in the high school boys' race. Roth crossed the line in 18:31.02 with Gaerke close behind at 18:48.51. [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2018
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2018
CELINA - This year's Mercer County Fair attendance was up 10.8 percent over that at last year's fair.
Total attendance was recorded at about 72,000, up from about 65,000 last year, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp said at Tuesday's fair board meeting.
MINSTER - U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, made the rounds in his district on Tuesday to meet with constituents and gain feedback on current events.
WAPAKONETA - People are looking for leaders but aren't finding them, motivational speaker Randy Fisher told more than 80 Northwest Regional Ohio Association of Election Officials on Tuesday afternoon.
FORT RECOVERY - Superintendent Justin Firks and school board members hosted a state-of-the-district address on Tuesday, offering in-depth information
ROCKFORD - A resident told village council members at Tuesday's meeting about clutter on a neighboring property.
Chad Miller said his neighbor in
ST. MARYS - Fort Recovery is expected to be one of the area's best teams this season.
The Indians looked the part on Tuesday.
Paige Fortkamp had 14 kills and the Indians swept St. Marys in their season opener, 25-7, 25-6, 25-9, at Murotech Court.
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys boys and New Bremen girls were victorious at the Auglaize County cross country meet held at K.C. Geiger Park on Tuesday.