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, February 11th, 2021
St. Marys wildlife photographer captures America's great symbol
By William Kincaid
CELINA - With the full force of winter bearing down on the area, bald eagles can be seen more readily sitting on frozen Grand Lake and nesting.
Moreover, their large size and dark body can more easily be seen against the backdrop of wintry snow and ice, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources information. [More]
Obituaries on February 11th, 2021
William J. "Bill" Benanzer, age 95, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Jessie Mae Gibson, 93, of St. Marys, OH died 6:22 p.m. Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Hospice of Miami Co. [More]
Norma J. Putman, 84, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital, where she was a patient. [More]
Viola L. Kemper age 90 of Chickasaw, Ohio died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Donal "Don" L. Preston, age 92, currently residing at Otterbein in St. Marys, passed away at 3:45 pm on February 8, 2021. [More]
Local pictures on February 11th, 2021
Subscriber stories on February 11th, 2021
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials have administered more than 1,500 first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to date, according to a district report.
ST. MARYS - The public auction and sale of the Dennings building, which once housed Tri Star programs, is set to proceed in the spring.
St. Marys C
WAPAKONETA - After a closed door executive session, Auglaize County Board of Elections members on Wednesday tabled a discussion on the deputy director's compensation, claiming more research was needed.
The Hoops
This week is the final week of the regular season for girls basketball and the penultimate week for boys basketball as the postseason for girls hoops gets underway next week.