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
Friday, April 22nd, 2022
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy told graduating Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy cadets that from now on, they'll be known by one thing and one name: Officer.
During Thursday's graduation ceremony, Kennedy told the 10 cadets the way the world sees them will change. [More]
Redskins start fast, keep adding on to beat Indians
By Tom Haines
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's bats were active from the get-go and never let up, and Fort Recovery couldn't keep pace.
The Redskins scored five in the first and held off several Indians rallies, with a final five-run burst in the fifth putting the game out of reach for a 14-7 Midwest Athletic Conference softball victory at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2022
Dave "Goose" Garke, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Darke County. [More]
Louis R. Dirksen, age 84, of rural Pennville passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022 at his residence. [More]
James "Jim" Etgen, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2022
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2022
Mentorship program in second year
CELINA - It's not every day high school students can design, screen print and walk out with their own clothing all in one day.
Seven Marshallese st
CELINA - A group of investors responsible for The Anchor restaurant now has its sights set on purchasing and remodeling a three-story building in the downtown for commercial/event space.
James Watson House to open later this year
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday signed off on a $250,000 revolving loan to the owners of a new restaurant and bar slated to open later this year.
MARIA STEIN - Minster bunched up its hitting at the right times and the Wildcat defense played spotless softball in picking a 6-2 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over Marion Local at the Airport in Maria Stein.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Kendrik Wendel hit a walkoff single to complete a stunning rally as Fort Recovery got four runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Henry 6-5 in a Midwest Athletic Conference baseball game in Fort Recovery on Thursday.
Growing and cooking with herbs is a great way to pass the thyme.
Just ask Janet Nelson, a master gardener from St. Sebastian.
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