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
Monday, September 21st, 2020
From staff reports
WAPAKONETA - A roadside mural of Neil Armstrong created by a prominent California artist was unveiled Sunday along U.S. 33, highlighting the area's ties to the first man to walk on the moon.
The mural, featuring Apollo 11, the moon and a likeness of Armstrong, is located at at 17595 U.S. 33, Wapakoneta, and is the only roadside mural in Ohio by artist John Cerney. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2020
Daniel V. Mallory, of Celina, died 6:25 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, after a sudden illness. [More]
Guy H. Schmidt, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 10:15 am on September 19, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
James Cook, 89, St. Marys, died Sept. 19, 2020, at Heritage Manor, Minster.
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Subscriber stories on September 21st, 2020
COLDWATER - Local Democratic candidates and supporters gathered in Coldwater Memorial Park Saturday, calling for support and strength and encouraging civic action before and after the November election.
CELINA - Seventeen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Mercer County over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 986.
Mercer County
Weekend Area Roundup
Shawnee wins Moeller Invitational
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area boys golf teams took to the course of the Mercer County Elks on Saturday for the annual Jordan Moeller Invitational, which honors the memory of the 2008 Marion Local graduate and golf team member.