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, May 4th, 2023
Coldwater Chief director retiring after 50 years
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Steve Adams, also known as "Friendly" for obvious reasons, runs the show at Chief Supermarket in Coldwater. But more often than not, he can can be found restocking canned goods or even mopping the floor.
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Obituaries on May 4th, 2023
Cletus R. Grieshop, age 84 of Minster, Ohio, died at 4:59 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster, Ohio. [More]
V. June Link, 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 4th, 2023
Middle school principal to take Spencerville superintendent position
ROCKFORD - Parkway Middle School Principal Brian Woods will exit the school district to become the new superintendent of Spencerville Local Schools in August.
Parkway takes control in fifth, beats St. Henry to finish 6-1 in MAC
ST. HENRY - Two well-hit balls put St. Henry fielders in tough position to start the fifth inning, and once Parkway had runners on, it capitalized.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Marion Local football team will switch divisions after the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its divisional and regional breakdowns for the 2023 season after computing competitive balance numbers.
Flowers are always atop the gift list
Mother's Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they're loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don't want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother's Day.