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
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
Many colleges suspend ACT, SAT requisite
By Erin Gardner
Many universities in Ohio no longer require prospective students to submit ACT and SAT results.
Instead, admissions offices increasingly rely on coursework, personal essays and letters of recommendation.
The state trend corresponds with a national study that found more than 80% of U.S. bachelor degree-granting institutions didn't require students who sought fall 2023 admission to submit either ACT or SAT scores, according to the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, or FairTest. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2023
Joseph V. Gagel, aged 74, passed after a brief illness with family by his side on April 16, 2023. [More]
Maurice M. "Sam" Herron age 85, of New Weston passed away at 2:13 am Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2023
CELINA - Property values are poised to rise next year as a result of a countywide reappraisal, Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner suggested at this week's spring township association meeting.
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors earlier this week hired a new summer intern and approved applying for $111,800 in grant funding for cascading and grass waterways.
Parkway track competes in rain at Tiger Invitational
WAYNESFIELD - The Parkway track team battled through the wind and rain Friday, traveling east to the Tiger Invitational at Waynesfield-Goshen High School.
Alumni Notes
After reaching the NCAA Division III World Series last season, Baldwin Wallace has continued to be a presence. The Yellow Jackets are ranked fifth in