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, August 3rd, 2021
Sunflowers star as In Bloom Festival starts Thursday
By Leslie Gartrell

ROCKFORD - The outskirts of Rockford are awash with yellow, which means Schoolhouse Farm's signature crop has blossomed.
Located at 5468 Ross Road, the farm specializes in sunflowers, which will be on full display Thursday through Sunday during the farm's annual In Bloom Festival. [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2021
Timothy "Tim" W. Alexander, age 60, of Celina, passed away on August 2, 2021 at 4:55 am in his home with his loving family by his side. [More]
Marilyn Jeanette Braun, 84, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. [More]
Thomas E. Archer, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, March 8, 2020. [More]
Local pictures on August 3rd, 2021
Subscriber stories on August 3rd, 2021
PUTNAM COUNTY - A Van Wert woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash shortly before 1 p.m. Monday.
Bonnie Luke, 69, Mendon, was driving a car eas
ST. HENRY - A 10-year-old girl was transported to the Mercer County Community Hospital emergency room in Coldwater and later transported by a Lutheran Air helicopter after reportedly crashing a mini bike into a garage door on Sunday.
Former underdogs fly like superdogs
WAPAKONETA - Trainers John Casey and Nikki Penta of Missouri had already set up part of their Ready Go Dog Show last year at the Auglaize County Fair when fair organizers were forced to cancel many attractions due to state COVID-19 orders.
ROCKFORD - The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire that occurred Friday morning, according to Rockford Fire Chief Rob Belna.
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Postseason Honors
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Seven players earned the eight top honors as the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League announced its postseason honor