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
Friday, October 5th, 2018
Resident found inside his home stabbed in chest
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Police have arrested a Dublin woman in connection with the death of a St. Marys man.
St. Marys police and the St. Marys Rescue Squad responded to 204 Williams St. in St. Marys, at about 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release. Officers reportedly found the victim, identified as Joe Hunter, 56, St. Marys, with a stab wound to his chest. [More]
Fourth-ranked Indians stun top-ranked Redskins
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - In 2017, the top-ranked team in Division IV fell at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
It happened again in 2018.
The fourth-ranked Fort Recovery Indians became the first team from the MAC to defeat the top-ranked St. Henry Redskins - outlasting them for a five-set victory (25-14, 22-25, 25-22, 18-25, 15-11) Thursday in the noisy confines of Fort Site. [More]
Obituaries on October 5th, 2018
Thomas A. Knapke, 76, died on October 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys.
Tom w [More]
Julia Ann "Judy" Williams, 91, a resident of Ottebein Saint Marys Retirement Co [More]
Gregory B. "Gee" Sommer age 65, of Minster, Ohio, died at 2:50 PM on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home in Minster. [More]
Rosella M. "Sally" Muhlenkamp, age 87, of Portland, Indiana, died on October 3, 2018, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Robert J. "Bob" Harting, age 71, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 5:20 AM. [More]
Jeff A. Craven, 59, Celina, died on Oct. 4, 2018, at his residence.
His wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held. [More]
Local pictures on October 5th, 2018
Subscriber stories on October 5th, 2018
CELINA - Construction began this week on the Wright State University-Lake Campus expansion project.
Plans call for adding 7,000 square feet to Andrews Hall. The addition will feature a library and technology center, a nursing laboratory and a science education laboratory.
ST. MARYS - A local man who dedicated his life to serving the area through education and conservation passed away on Thursday.
Tom Knapke died at
Contracts total almost $10K
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved Sheriff Jeff Grey's request to renew three agreements with technology providers at a total cost of nearly $10,000.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday took action to advance two major tile-replacement projects, selecting a contractor for one project and certifying another for the solicitation of bids.
CELINA - A power outage affecting the city and surrounding areas shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday was caused by the failure of an electrical device known as a high-voltage phase in the Walnut Street Substation.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster boys golf team advanced to the Division III state golf tournament for the first time in nearly 10 years after capturing first place at the district tournament on Thursday at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.
CELINA - Celina volleyball coach Amy Sutter believes St. Marys is much better than its 5-13 record reflects.
The Roughriders gave the Bulldogs all
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will have two tennis players moving on after Clare Caywood and Allie Vanderhorst advanced to the Division
MARIA STEIN - The Division IV volleyball tournament draw is Sunday, but if you were at the Hangar Thursday night you might have thought the tournament was already underway.