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
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - While Gov. Mike DeWine has asked school districts around the state to make up for any lost or delayed learning due to the pandemic, Coldwater Exempted Village Schools educators reportedly already have worked to keep students on track. [More]
Obituaries on February 10th, 2021
Thomas R. Tallman, 85, of Saint Marys, died peacefully at 7:50 A.M. Saturday, F [More]
Alphonse "Al" Brochin, Jr., 89, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, pas [More]
Marilyn V. (Buschur) Koch, age 84, died peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at her residence, Sage Park of Gahanna. [More]
Nancy Lou (Stump) Thornbury, 77, of Troy, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Troy Rehab and Healthcare Center. [More]
Betty Jean Becker, 80, of El Paso, Texas, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at El Paso Health and Rehab Center, El Paso. [More]
Local pictures on February 10th, 2021
Subscriber stories on February 10th, 2021
Local vaccine shortage continues
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department officials continue to ask for patience as they grapple with high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and an extremely limited supply.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday morning filled one of two open clerk positions by hiring Megan Miller of Celina.
They also certified candidate petitions for the May 4 primary election.
ST. HENRY - Village solicitor Rick Delzeith resigned, effective immediately, during Monday evening's village council meeting.
He had served as soli
St. Marys wins second straight WBL title
CELINA - Last year, St. Marys had to rally to defeat Celina to clinch the Western Buckeye League wrestling title en route to winning the league tournament and the first outright title in over 40 years.
MARIA STEIN - It took most of the first quarter before the Marion Local girls basketball team got to see why Fort Loramie is the top-ranked team in Division IV.