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, November 25th, 2022
By William Kincaid
Merrymakers and Christmas enthusiasts can start the season off on the right elf shoed foot by wassailing to well-lighted, holiday themed spectaculars in Coldwater, Celina and Wapakoneta.
Gift of Lights got underway Wednesday night at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds while Merry and Bright Christmas Lights kicks off tonight at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Both events charge a fee per vehicle. [More]
Obituaries on November 25th, 2022
Dorothy "Chris" Chunnic, 67, of Saint Marys, died 3:40 P.M. Monday, November 21, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Jerry Powell, 91, Celina, died Nov. 24, 2022, at this residence.
Arrangements [More]
Linda A. Yaney, 75, formerly of New Bremen, died Nov. 18, 2022, at her residence in Sidney. [More]
Local pictures on November 25th, 2022
Subscriber stories on November 25th, 2022
Auglaize County Board of Elections reported a 58.8% turnout in this year's gubernatorial election cycle after certifying results on Wednesday.
Board of elections director Michelle Wilcox previously predicted abount a 60% turnout.
The Outsider
Hunters in the 19th and early 20th centuries outdid themselves risking life and limb with questionable ammunition. For example, when hunters ran out
Flyers look to reach title game
A Thanksgiving morning football practice has become a tradition at Marion Local, as the Flyers often have played football this late in the season.
Cards look to reach title game
Back in the Division VII state semifinals for the first time since 2020, New Bremen is looking to punch its ticket to the state title game for the second time in school history on Saturday at Mercy Health/Wapak Ford Field in Wapakoneta.
Division I 
Both games Friday, 7 p.m.
Lakewood St. Edward (13-1) vs. Gahanna Lincoln at Mansfield Arlin Field.
Cincinnati Moeller (13-1) vs. Springfield (12-1) at Piqua Alexander Stadium.