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, April 25th, 2020
By Leslie Gartrell
MARIA STEIN - Maria Stein Country Fest committee members on Friday announced the cancellation of the 2020 festival due to COVID-19.
Committee member Anna Garmann said the decision was not easy to make. During their meeting on Tuesday, committee members discussed at length the pros and cons of canceling or postponing the festival. [More]
Pelicans flock to Grand Lake by the hundreds
By Nancy Allen
A state wildlife record may have been set when a Celina man spotted a flock of more than 600 American white pelicans on Grand Lake.
The birds, one of the largest in North America with a 9-foot wingspan, started coming to Grand Lake in larger numbers during spring and fall migrations about seven years ago. [More]
Obituaries on April 25th, 2020
Cyril R. Gehret, 76, Yorkshire, died on April 24, 2020, at his residence.
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Local pictures on April 25th, 2020
Subscriber stories on April 25th, 2020
COLDWATER - Hospital administrators are still awaiting word from government officials on whether they may soon reopen certain services but don't expect the COVID-19 tents to disappear any time soon.
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District on Friday reported two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the county's total to 17.
District offic
COLDWATER - Beginning Monday, all patients and visitors to any Mercer Health facility will need to wear a mask.
If patients or visitors arrive without a mask, one will be provided, according to a news release.
Grand Lake Health System is offering virtual urgent care from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Amazing Athletes
In the mid-1990s, no small-school girls track team in Ohio was as dominating as Coldwater.
And Becky (Mueller) Stammen was a key component of the Cavaliers' run.
Amazing Athletes
A standout catcher for his father's teams of the 1980s, Mark Brunswick could have excelled at just about any position.
One member of the voting pa
The following athletes were mentioned by voters for their amazing achievements while at Coldwater High School. An anonymous committee from the school