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, June 15th, 2023
Two frogmen who rescued Apollo 11 crew recall mission
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - Two of the four Navy frogmen responsible for retrieving the Apollo 11 astronauts and command module Columbia from the shark-filled waters of the Pacific Ocean paid a visit to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum on Wednesday.
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Parkway's Ford comes through with game-winning single
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - Braxton Ford struck out in his first three at-bats for Parkway on Wednesday.
For his fourth time up, he had a chance to bring home the winning run with the bases loaded and two out against Marion.
Talk about the perfect time to come through. [More]
Obituaries on June 15th, 2023
Robert "Bob" Francis Schaefer, 86, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Diana Lynn (Honchul) Blevins, 66, of Celina, OH, went to be with the Lord at 1: [More]
Gary "Chud" Bannon, 66, of Celina, Oh died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday June 11, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]
Local pictures on June 15th, 2023
Subscriber stories on June 15th, 2023
CELINA - The license of a Berne, Indiana, excavating company could be suspended or revoked after the contractor reportedly covered a septic system before Mercer County Health District officials could inspect it.
$3.2M to $6.2M for planned building
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Wednesday heard a planned $3.2 million athletic facility has increased to $6.2 million due to inflation and the addition of a gym.
ROCKFORD - School board members on Wednesday approved a five-year agreement with the village of Rockford to provide the district with a school resource officer.
COLDWATER - Coldwater starter Mason Welsch twirled a gem and the Cavaliers made enough of free passes to beat St. Henry 5-0 in an ACME baseball game at Veterans Field on Wednesday.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Grand Lake Mariners took a 6-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning and then held on for dear life over the last 4 1/2 innings to earn a 6-5 win in the opener of a rivalry series with the Lima Locos at Simmons Field on Wednesday.