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, December 14th, 2020
A real tree adds a touch of tradition
By Leslie Gartrell
FORT RECOVERY - Freshly decorated Christmas trees are a common sight this time of year, but what does it take to get an evergreen from farm to family room?
Pat Sudhoff, owner of Sudhoff's Tree Farm and Produce near Fort Recovery, said Christmas trees are grown as crops on a farm just like corn or wheat. The 63-year-old farmer estimates he has about 10,000 ornamental, shade and Christmas trees growing on his property, and about half are Christmas trees. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2020
David L. "Heavy Duty" Pottkotter, age 69, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away o [More]
Joan B. Earley age 90 of Minster, Ohio died at 3:50 AM on Saturday, December 12 [More]
Homer J. Kraner, 81, of Rockford, Ohio, died Thursday evening, December 10, 202 [More]
Todd James Huckemeyer, 39, Celina, passed away Dec. 11, 2020, at his residence [More]
Jack L. Fickert, age 81, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, [More]
Jimmie D. Merriman, 81, of Saint Marys, died 11:37 P.M. Thursday, December 10, [More]
Local pictures on December 14th, 2020
Subscriber stories on December 14th, 2020
FORT RECOVERY - Christmas tree farmer Pat Sudhoff said when looking for the ideal Christmas tree, people should focus on a straight trunk and evenness on all sides, although if the tree's going into a corner the evenness might not be as important.
FORT RECOVERY - People can also purchase Christmas trees to plant in their yards after the holiday season is over.
Consumers can get fresh trees i
Fort Loramie holds off Minster in battle of state powers
FORT LORAMIE - Saturday's meeting between Minster and Fort Loramie has been a highly-anticipated matchup after both teams reached the Division IV girls basketball state final four last March before it was cancelled due to the pandemic.
CELINA - Having struggled offensively in some close early-season losses, Marion Local banked on its defense to pick up the season's first win.
The Flyers held Celina in check to claim a 41-30 Saturday night victory at the Fieldhouse.
MARIA STEIN - Going in, it looked to be a close match. But once Marion Local got started, it was never in doubt.
The Flyers jumped out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter and never let up, rolling to a 44-15 win over Wapakoneta at the Hangar on Saturday in girls basketball action.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys girls bowling team captured the Girls Holiday Classic hosted by Seton High School held Saturday in Cincinnati.