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, July 12th, 2023
Career look at artist at New Bremen gallery
By Leslie Gartrell
NEW BREMEN - Celebrated contemporary sculptor Bret Price is welcoming the public to a miniature retrospective of his 40-year career this Saturday at Art Source Ohio.
An opening party and reception for "Bret Price: A 40 Year Survey/Metal Sculpture" will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the gallery, located at 617 W. Monroe Street in the former Fastenal building. [More]
Obituaries on July 12th, 2023
Robert "Bob" Henry Huecker was born on November 30, 1939 at his home in McCartyville, Ohio, the son of Paul & Theresa (Schlater) Huecker. [More]
Carolyn "Suzette" Hiatt, age 89 of Celina, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Oakley Place in Greenville. [More]
Doug "Smitty" Smith, 49, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on July 11, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Bessie Elizabeth Van Hurk age 98, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
James "Jim" Bruns, age 78, of Celina, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on July 12th, 2023
Subscriber stories on July 12th, 2023
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Health members on Tuesday morning heard the health department will begin offering rapid HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing.
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members during Monday's regular meeting approved annexing less than one acre of land, paving the way for the the future Sawyer Overman Ninja Park.
COLDWATER - Coldwater school board members discussed the potential for release time for religious instruction on Tuesday night.
Charmaine Bettinger
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday evening passed an emergency reading of an ordinance to award a contract to make repairs at the LOC Performance electrical substation without taking bids.
2023 State ACME Tournament Preview
Coldwater looking to bring home ninth ACME title in team history
For Coldwater to reach the 2023 ACME Baseball Congress state tournament, the Cavaliers had to do the baseball version of walking two miles to school in three feet of snow uphill both ways.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake took a 9-5 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning and had to hold on for dear life to extend its winni