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, March 31st, 2023
Wildcats rally in seventh to knock off Lancers, remain unbeaten
By Tom Haines
MINSTER - Down two runs heading into the bottom of the seventh, Minster coach Robb Hemmelgarn told his team to seize the moment.
"We talk every game day about hero moments," he said. "I said, 'Think about your hero moments.' I told the girls, ' [More]
Obituaries on March 31st, 2023
Barbara R. Thees, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on March 29, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Harold Gettinger, 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 31st, 2023
Author's book recounts loss to Native Americans
FORT RECOVERY - Nov. 4, 1791, stands as the date of one of the most decisive defeats in the history of the United States military and the largest victory ever won by Native Americans.
A newly passed Ohio transportation bill awaiting Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's signature would for the first time in decades raise the dollar amount of work county engineer offices can complete with their own staff and equipment.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday agreed to release $5,275 in federal funds to help Marion Township trustees put up a speed sign to slow down drivers where children are walking to and from Marion Local Schools.
COLDWATER - The temperature was a bit chilly, but Madison Wendel was throwing heat.
The reigning Midwest Athletic Conference softball Player of the Year retired the first 14 batters she faced and struck out 14 in pitching a two-hit 6-0 shutout over Bath on Thursday at Lady Cav Diamond.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
Braxton Ford pitched a two-hit shutout as Parkway defeated Celina 2-0 in a baseball game at Don Black Field on Thursday.
CELINA - When it comes to automotive repair, there are plenty of do-it-yourself fixes. Paint maintenance and repair are no different as long as drivers have patience.