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, June 17th, 2022
No one hurt in downtown collision
By Leslie Gartrell
COLDWATER - No injuries were reported after a train collided with a semitrailer on Thursday, causing heavy damage to The Mr. Shoppe and a nearby car.
The store will remain open today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to serve existing customers for the seven weddings planned for this weekend. [More]
By Tom Haines
For families that love the outdoors, Father's Day weekend could be the perfect occasion to introduce kids to the sport of fishing.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources holds its annual free fishing weekend on Saturday and Sunday. It's the only weekend of the year when Ohio residents 16 and older can fish in public waters without having to purchase a license. [More]
Obituaries on June 17th, 2022
Mary Ann Miller age 95, died on June 14, 2022 at The Glen Assisted Living Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by family members. [More]
Brenda Sue Kline, age 64 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Local pictures on June 17th, 2022
Subscriber stories on June 17th, 2022
CHICKASAW - For the first time in village history, Chickasaw will have a local income tax.
Village council members on Wednesday night passed legislation to institute a 1% income tax to finance village operations and capital improvements.
MONTEZUMA - Village council members approved the 2023 budget which calls for slightly reduced spending and also took action to proceed with maintenance work on a traffic light.
Grand Lake alums step up in Mariners' win over Xenia
CELINA - Tyler Dehan picked a good spot for his first hit of the summer.
The St. Henry alum's two-run single in the sixth inning put Grand Lake ahe
MINSTER - With Louis Magoto on the bump for Minster, the Wildcats could take their time getting the offense going.
Magoto scattered four hits and
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Alex Dues and Bo Thien combined to hold Coldwater to four hits as Fort Recovery picked up an 11-3 win in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Thursday at Veterans Field in Coldwater.