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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Saturday, September 5th, 2020
Sales taxes rebound strongly
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Sales tax collections in Mercer County dropped precipitously during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic but then abruptly changed course in a remarkable turnaround, county auditor Randy Grapner said.
"It absolutely has something to [More]
Clutch defense
Flyers rally to beat Cardinals
By Randy Bruns
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Flyers were in a giving mood Friday night at Booster Stadium. Fortunately for the hosts, the New Bremen Cardinals couldn't do much with the gifts they received.
The Flyers survived six turnovers thanks to a smothering defense and escaped with a 21-13 victory in a rematch of last year's Division VII regional final. Marion improves to 2-0 on the year while New Bremen falls to 1-1. [More]
Obituaries on September 5th, 2020
Kathleen Bertke
Kathleen Ann (Mader) (Monnin) Bertke of Minster, was born December 14, 1932, and died peacefully September 3, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Minster OH. [More]
Ronald Coolidge
Ronald E. Coolidge, 82, Elida, died on Sept. 3, 2020, at his residence.
Servi [More]
Patrick Garrett
Patrick Garrett, 70, Ft. Lupton, CO (formerly of St. Marys, OH) died August 27, 2020 in Colorado. [More]
Edwin Stoner
A memorial service celebrating the life of Edwin L. Stoner, 90, will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, Sept. 19 at Partners' Park, 125 E. 6th St., Marysville. [More]
Phyllis Lutterbeck
Phyllis Lutterbeck, 82, St. Marys, died on Sept. 3, 2020, at Vancrest of St. Ma [More]
Vivian Jutte
Vivian Genevieve Jutte, 75, of rural Bellefontaine, OH passed away with family [More]
Bea Roebuck
Bea Roebuck, 99, of Rockford, Ohio, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill. [More]
Vivian Reynolds-Sylla
Vivian Jane Reynolds-Sylla, 39, of St. Marys, OH died 7:48 p.m. Monday August 3 [More]
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Safety First
Farmers hit the road as harvest comes in
Both farm equipment operators and drivers are reminded to be mindful of each other on the roads as fall approaches and farmers begin to remove corn silage.
Village, sheriff net grant funding
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved an agreement accepting half a million dollars in federal/state grant funds to help Montezuma curtail pervasive flooding that has plagued the village and ruined residences over the last 10 years.
16 new cases reported locally
Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer and Auglaize counties on Friday.
In Mercer County, 12 new cases were reported, raising the co
Bulldogs struggle in loss
CELINA - Celina's offense just couldn't get moving on Friday night.
The Bulldogs were held to just 162 yards of total offense as Shawnee scored on its first drive and later added a cushion score to pick up the 14-6 win at Celina Stadium in Week 2 of the regular season.
Schmitz leads Indians past Panthers
ROCKFORD - Fort Recovery quarterback Clay Schmitz threw for more than 200 yards in the first half, as the Indians jumped on Parkway early and rolled to a 43-6 victory Friday night in Rockford.
Cavs cruise past Wildcats
MINSTER - For the second year in a row, the Coldwater Cavaliers traveled east to face off against the Minster Wildcats.
And for the second year in a row, Coldwater returned home with a convincing victory.
Jacobs shines in Redskins' victory
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's K.J. Jacobs had a pick-six two plays into Friday's game with Anna.
The Redskins made several more trips to the end zone on the night.
Roughriders win in overtime
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Aiden Hinkle's 1-yard run on the first possession of overtime gave St. Marys a 14-7 win over Wapakoneta in the Battle of Auglaize County at Grand Lake Health Systems Field.
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