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
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
Turnout 12% for special election
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Celina school income tax renewal levy considered a crucial source of operating revenue was shot down on Election Day by a mere nine votes, sending school officials into despondency.
However, five provisional ballots and six outstanding absentee ballots, if postmarked no later than Monday and returned by Saturday, could potentially reverse the levy outcome, according to Mercer County Board of Elections Director Deb Sneddon. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2023
Kimberly "Kim" F. Highley, 66 of Celina, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. [More]
Siv Ly Dresher, age 47, of Springboro, Ohio passed away Saturday April 29, 2023.
She was born on September 22, 1975 in Cambodia to Tong Se and Kim Eng Ly. [More]
Mary Jo Schmiesing, age 76 of Minster, Ohio, died at 6:35 AM on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Elmwood New Bremen. [More]
Local pictures on May 3rd, 2023
Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2023
MINSTER - Plans to undertake a $1.547 million street construction project proceeded Tuesday night when village councilors voted to seek bids from contractors.
ROCKFORD - A State Fire Marshal's office spokesperson on Tuesday clarified the commercial fire that destroyed two buildings in downtown Rockford on March 1 is still under investigation and has not been ruled an arson.
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night heard a proposal to update the employee handbook to allow the immediate family members of village employees to work for the village.
Alumni Notes
Another year, another dominant effort from the University of Findlay women's golf team.
The Oilers won their fifth straight Great Midwest Athletic