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
Saturday, August 31st, 2019
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Initial tests measuring microcystin levels at West Beach in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park show toxin levels are low enough to remove the "no contact" water advisory signs.
For now, however, the signs will remain as officials continue testing to ensure the results are consistent, park director Dave Faler said on Friday. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - During the preseason, new Parkway Head Football Coach Joel Henkle talked about the opening game against Crestview being a test to see if the team has bought in to what the coaching staff has been preaching.
The fourth quarter provided the answer after Crestview tied the game at 20-20 late in the third quarter. [More]
Obituaries on August 31st, 2019
Barbara L. Brubaker, 88, formerly of Saint Marys, and a resident of Lochhaven Assisted Living Center, Lima, died 11:15 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2019. [More]
Homer "Jack" C. Frost, 95 of Sylvania, Ohio and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, Cel [More]
Christopher P. "Grampy" Sauer, 66, Celina, died on Aug. 30, 2019, at his reside [More]
Anita M. Willhoff, age 94, of Coldwater, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on August 31st, 2019
Subscriber stories on August 31st, 2019
CELINA - For the new owner of Charlie's Pastry Shop, doughnuts are more than just a sweet treat; they are a calling.
The aroma of doughnuts at the store in downtown Celina brought back Tiffany Sawmiller's memories of going to the bakery with her dad every morning when she was growing up.
MERCER - A two-vehicle accident Friday evening apparently left one person dead.
Emergency responders were working at the scene of a two-vehicle, head-on crash near the intersection of U.S. 33 and Sites Road near the line between Union and Center townships about 8:30 p.m.
Bulldogs hold off Tigers for win
VERSAILLES - Based on the past, Celina Head Football Coach Brennen Bader knew leaving Versailles' H.B. Hole Field would be tough on Friday night.
And it was.
ST. HENRY - After a trip to the playoffs in 2018, St. Henry Head Football Coach Brad Luthman knew his 2019 Redskins would have a lot of growing up to do this season.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Clay Schmitz passed for five touchdowns to lead Fort Recovery to a 35-0 victory over Lehman on opening night at Barrenbrugge Park.