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
Thursday, May 7th, 2020
ODNR offers ideas for Ohioans tired of endless quarantine
By Sydney Albert
As students begin to tire of being stuck indoors with school classes canceled and businesses shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the state offers an option to remind them of the great outdoors.
People looking to explore the great outdoors or simply looking for kid-friendly activities as summer break begins, can check the Ohio Department of Natural Resource's Digital Discoveries page for ideas. [More]
By Daily Standard Staff
Strawberry supper canceled
ST. ANTHONY - The annual Grange strawberry supper, normally held the first week of June at the Unity Grange Hall has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the hall's tightly-packed seating, Pomona Grange President Gary Brumbaugh said in a statement. [More]
Local pictures on May 7th, 2020
Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2020
CELINA - Three new positive coronavirus tests were reported Wednesday, raising Mercer County's total to 41.
Auglaize County officials reported no new cases on Wednesday, maintaining their total of 35 confirmed cases.
CELINA - Professionals working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic should protect their home computer networks from threats posed by a host of bad actors and computer viruses lurking online.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Common Pleas Court officials are working to set trial dates for three people charged in connection with a 2018 fatal shooting near St. Marys.
ST. MARYS - Reopening the economy and protecting personal liberties are priorities for U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana.
"I have said repeatedly the best thing for us is to go back to work," Jordan said Wednesday on a conference call with St. Marys Rotarians.
Amazing Athletes
On the court and around the track, Allie Thobe came through when Marion Local needed something big.
"Allie was good in volleyball, good in basketb
Amazing Athletes
Before he made an impact as a teacher and coach, Dan Thobe was an impact player for the Marion Local Flyers.
In fact, Thobe's athletic excellence earned him a nickname.