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
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - When Gov. Mike DeWine first ordered schools to switch to remote learning, Amy Wenning had thought it would last only a few weeks.
The fourth-grade math teacher at West Intermediate School in St. Marys, along with other teachers, put together assignments for her students - just enough to get them through the initial period. [More]
By Sydney Albert
MENDON - A Mendon man has been charged after reportedly breaking into the village fire department and then calling from the chief's phone for emergency help after cutting his hand during the break-in.
Gabriel G. Spradlin, 35, pleaded not guilty in Celina Municipal Court on Monday to criminal damaging or endangering, a second-degree misdemeanor, and criminal trespass, a fourth-degree misdemeanor, after reportedly breaking into the department on Friday night. [More]
Obituaries on May 5th, 2020
Teresa E. Bowman, 60, New Weston, died on April 24, 2020, at her residence.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. [More]
Mary Maxine Dick, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana. [More]
Lydia Marie Griswold, infant daughter of Jared & Brittney (Rasawuhr) Griswold, [More]
Lewis May, 82 of Versailles, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2, 2020 at 5:00 AM at his residence with his family by his side. [More]
Jack R. Moeller, age 94, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Rochester, MI and New [More]
Local pictures on May 5th, 2020
Subscriber stories on May 5th, 2020
CELINA - Mercer County Health District and Mercer Health officials are preparing for a potentially larger community outbreak of COVID-19 as the county continues to see an increase in the numbers of cases and people being tested.
CELINA - The Celina Farmers' Market will open for the season this Saturday at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, a change of scenery from its usual spot in front of the Mercer County Courthouse.
CELINA - A solar plant is back in action after having been disabled for almost a year after a freak accident sparked an explosion, causing substantial damage.
FORT RECOVERY - The Cooper Farms utility extension project is wrapping up slightly under budget, village administrator Randy Diller told village council members on Monday evening.
St. Marys library adds service
ST. MARYS - St. Marys Community Public Library will offer curbside pickup starting Thursday during regular business hours.
Spring Spotlight
Tribe had huge hopes for 2020 softball season
FORT RECOVERY - Last spring, Fort Recovery set school softball records during the program's first winning season in more than a decade.
"We had t