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, May 12th, 2023
Fans up late for copies of popular Zelda video game
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Nearly two dozen fans of "The Legend of Zelda" video game series descended on Gamestop on Thursday night for the highly anticipated midnight release of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."
The newest iteration in Nintendo's "The Legend of Zelda" series has elevated beyond traditional video game culture into a global phenomenon, inviting players of all ages to creatively problem solve, explore, experiment and experience compelling, non-linear storytelling. [More]
Ross throws shutout, bats pull away from USV in sixth
By Tom Haines
NEW BREMEN - A two-run error in the first inning got New Bremen started, and the Cardinals piled on big hits in the sixth to put away a sectional final win.
The Cardinals knocked off Upper Scioto Valley 9-0 on Thursday to open the Division IV tournament and earned a berth in Monday's 6 p.m. district semifinals against Minster in Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on May 12th, 2023
Irma M. Hoelscher, 94, of Ashland, Ohio, and formerly of New Knoxville, Ohio, d [More]
Mary M. Huelskamp age 96, of Versailles passed away at 1:05 am Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center. [More]
Daniel R. Myers, age 72 of Coldwater, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home in Coldwater. [More]
Jason Mark Gehret, age 42, of Covington, Ohio, was found to have passed away suddenly Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 2023, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on May 12th, 2023
Subscriber stories on May 12th, 2023
CHICKASAW - Village officials are considering compensating council members by annual salary rather than paying them $30 for each meeting they attend.   
Mayor Ben Kramer at this week's regular meeting asked councilors if they would be interested in switching to a flat annual salary.
CELINA - An auction house in the city industrial park will be shut down today for failing to secure a conditional use permit from the Celina Planning Commission.
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on Thursday morning approved entering into a $40,000 grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
MINSTER - A record-breaking home run capped Minster's 10-0 sectional final victory over Lima Central Catholic Thursday afternoon at Four Seasons Park in Minster.
ROCKFORD - Parkway wasted no time getting the lead and coach Trey Stover played his entire roster in opening Division IV sectional softball play with an 18-1 win over Hardin Northern on Thursday in Rockford.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry opened the Division IV softball tournament with a bang, scoring 10 runs in the first inning on the way to a 17-0, five-inning win at Ada in the sectional final on Thursday.