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
Thursday, January 19th, 2023
Deal would give schools bigger say in organization
By William Kincaid
Nine area school boards of education have been asked to approve a newly amended Tri Star agreement that officials believe better reflects the cooperative nature of the compact.
St. Marys City Schools Sperintendent Bill Ruane, president of a Tri Star subcommittee tasked with updating the agreement, last week gave an overview of the new governing accord to Celina school board members. [More]
Obituaries on January 19th, 2023
Carole J. McGillvary, age 87, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Robert (Bob) L. Thees, 83, of rural Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on January 17, 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 19th, 2023
MINSTER - After months of study and debate, Minster village council members gave unanimous approval to legislation addressing cats that roam outside their owners' property.
MINSTER - The Minster Police Department is slated to undergo a $2.49 million renovation and expansion starting this summer.
Village council members
MONTEZUMA - A village resident who inquired about filling a vacant council seat was swiftly sworn into office during Wednesday's village council meeting.
NEW BREMEN - A benchmark financial analysis program offered by OSU Extension can help farmers understand areas of profitability in their business.
Dairy producers learned about the program during a dairy luncheon on Wednesday at Speedway Lanes.
The Hoops
Panthers hit teeth of MAC slate, starting with Cavs
Slowly, but surely over the last several years, Parkway's girls basketball team has been rising.
Last season, the Panthers finished with 14 wins an