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, November 1st, 2021
Beloved beagle mix is on church's staff
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Grand Lake United Methodist Church staff member Tolin can often be found strolling around the children's hall on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
If she misses a day of work, children and family ministry leader Matt Overman is often peppered with questions: Where's Tolin? Will she be coming in today? What kind of treats does she like?
Tolin is a German short-haired pointer and beagle mix. [More]
Coldwater wins first district title since 2017
By Gary R. Rasberry
OTTOVILLE - After losing to Ottoville 2-1 in the regular season finale, Coldwater was looking to settle the score in the Division III district girls soccer semifinal on the Big Green's home turf on Saturday afternoon.
The Cavaliers came out on the attack on the first whistle and didn't let up until the final whistle in defeating Ottoville 3-1 to capture the program's second district title and first since 2017. [More]
Obituaries on November 1st, 2021
Roger L. Schmidt age 81 of Anna, Ohio died at 3:25 PM on Friday, October 29, 20 [More]
Marian C. Franzer age 95 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 11:15 PM on Friday, Octob [More]
Rita Harting age 88 of Minster, Ohio died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Elmwood A [More]
Local pictures on November 1st, 2021
Subscriber stories on November 1st, 2021
WAPAKONETA - For 78 minutes, St. Marys and Shawnee duked it out in a scoreless contest.
The Indians got the lone break with two minutes left on a d
Regional Cross Country
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area cross country runners looked for the chance to reach this week's state meet as they competed Saturday at regional meet held at Hedges Boyer Park in Tiffin.
ST. HENRY - Owen Lefeld rushed for 160 yards and scored five touchdowns to power St. Henry to a 42-9 victory over Ansonia in the opening round of the Division VII playoffs Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
NEW BREMEN - It took New Bremen two snaps to get on the scoreboard, and from there the Cardinals were off to the races.
Lockland proved no match for the defending Division VII state champion, as New Bremen romped to a 51-0 tournament-opening win at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday night.
Football Playoff Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Riley Hiser rushed for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead Fort Recovery to a 40-30 victory over Arcanum in the Division VI football playoffs on Saturday night.