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
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
By Leslie Gartrell
  WAPAKONETA - Phases 1D and 2B of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan will include people with type-2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease and gradually open vaccinations based on age, starting with people age 50 and older.
Phase 2B opens the door for Ohioans age 50 and older, roughly 1.2 million people, to get vaccinated, according to a news release from Gov. Mike DeWine. [More]
Board member resigns after two coaches are 'reassigned'
By Leslie Gartrell
ROCKFORD - A Parkway school board member resigned and about 60 parents, students and coaches attended Monday's meeting to protest the alleged treatment of two high school wrestling coaches.
Board members started the meeting with an executive session to discuss "charges or complaints against an employee, official or student." Board members said they hoped to keep the meeting brief to address the public's concerns but met for more than 45 minutes. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2021
Evelyn L. "Lynne" Berryman, 76, Delphos, died at 4:54 p.m. March 7, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's. [More]
Rick L. Newcom, age 67, of Coldwater, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence. [More]
Jeffery Paul Timmerman, 54, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at h [More]
Judy A. Warden, age 74 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 9th, 2021
Proposal now goes to third reading
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel on Monday night defended legislation that would usher in electric vehicle charging stations, saying the move could spark a citywide trend.
ST. MARYS - City officials advanced various property acquisitions Monday, including an approximately $2.5 million purchase of about 147 acres of land on Shipman Road for future expansion and a $325,000 purchase of three downtown buildings for a new city office.
Ruses involve benefits for unemployment
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday learned several unemployment scams have been reported in the village.
Police chief Jason Miller said his department had seen 28 scams in 2020. In the last two months, he has been told of 43 scams related to unemployment benefits.
NEW BREMEN - A group of elementary students plan to help New Bremen residents get active and stay fit.
The Legacy Lego team, made up of nine stud
Celina grad Wenning looks to help others, honor longtime coach
Michaela Wenning is going through the typical life of a college graduate: planning for her future work and preparing to move across the country to reach the next level.
Fort FFA tractor, truck drive-in winners announced
Fort Recovery FFA members recently held a truck and tractor drive to promote agriculture and FFA to celebrate National FFA Week, according to an FFA chapter news release.