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, November 2nd, 2018
Lower prices take toll on bottom line
By Nancy Allen
Though many area farmers will harvest bumper crops this year, low market prices will still mean thin wallets for producers.
Farmers also are having trouble finding storage for their bin-busting crops as they finish harvesting, local ag officials said. [More]
Obituaries on November 2nd, 2018
Shelia Marie Bell, 52, of Mendon, passed away at 4:44 PM Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center following a one year illness. [More]
Ashley Elizabeth Meiss-Lewis, age 31 has returned to her heavenly home.
Ashley was born in Van Wert, Ohio, to Thomas and Susan Lewis. [More]
Local pictures on November 2nd, 2018
Subscriber stories on November 2nd, 2018
CELINA - Work on the North Main Street improvement project, which has dragged on since summer, hassling motorists and homeowners alike, was once again halted by heavy rains over the last few days.
NEW BREMEN - Preparation has begun to break ground for Crown Equipment Corp.'s new building.
Human Resources Vice President Randy Niekamp said construction is expected to begin soon. The company has no timeline on the expected completion date because bids are still being sent out.
Commissioners, Garman/Miller discuss possible design changes
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners will work with Garmann/Miller & Associates to set an ideal price for the proposed new terminal project at Neil Armstrong Airport.
New Bremen sweeps Loramie in regional opener; Tigers next
CLAYTON - New Bremen just won the toughest Division IV volleyball district in the state last week.
The Cardinals were brimming with confidence entering the regional tournament, but in no way did coach Diana Kramer let her team get complacent.
Heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday has prompted the Ohio High School Athletic Association to postpone this Saturday's State Cross Country Championships one week to Nov. 10.
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Teams
St. Henry's Zach Niekamp and Marion Local's Sam Huelsman were honored by the football coaches of the Midwest Athletic Conference as the All-Conference teams were announced on Thursday.