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
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Monday, April 29th, 2019
Motorists rescued from flood water
New eatery in former RecPlex building flooded; volunteers help as water recedes
By Tom Stankard
Two young adults who attempted to drive through high water on Burkettsville-St. Henry Road and became stranded were rescued by Celina firefighters early Saturday morning.
Celina Fire Lt. Chris Cline said the pair became stuck on the bridge over Beaver Creek around 2 a.m. and called for help. Firefighters were able to get them to dry land without injury, Cline said. [More]
Schools turn to online form filing, storage
By Tom Stankard
Local school districts are joining the growing number of businesses and government agencies filing and storing forms online.
Parents of Celina and Fort Recovery students can fill out registration, medical documents and other records online to save the district paper and parents time from filling out the same forms every year, school officials said. [More]
Obituaries on April 29th, 2019
Clemens Sanders
Clemens R. Sanders, age 81, St. Rt. 66, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural ca [More]
Larry Schaaf
Larry L. Schaaf, 60, of rural St. Marys, OH died 6:05 a.m. Friday April 26, 2019 at his residence. [More]
Ruth Stelzer
Ruth S. Stelzer, 82 of St. Henry, died April 28, 2019.
Services are pending [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 29th, 2019
2 rescued from river
ST. MARYS - St. Marys firefighters Saturday morning rescued two of three men from the St. Marys River after the trio, ages 22, 26 and 33, went canoeing on the rain-swollen river and their watercraft capsized.
Rain, flooding, put a damper on tournament
CELINA - Muddy water, rain and wind made fishing a challenge for the 53 teams competing in the Crappie U.S.A tournament on Grand Lake Friday and Satu
Weekend Roundup
Cavs roll past Miller City
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Maddie Steinke scattered five hits and Coldwater improved to 7-9 with a 12-0, five-inning victory over Miller City in Saturday afternoon softball action at Lady Cav Diamond.
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