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
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
County fair holds inaugural wiener dog race
By Erin Gardner
WAPAKONETA - It isn't easy racing a 30-yard dash with little legs, but two groups of dashing doxins put the pedal to the metal to compete in the inaugural Auglaize County Fair wiener dog races.
The race featured two heats for the two sizes of dachshunds, standard and miniature. The standard averages 16-32 pounds at one year of age, and the miniature normally weighs less than 12 pounds at one year. Each winner received a first-place trophy and $250. [More]
Obituaries on August 1st, 2023
Norman L. Bertke, age 91 of Minster, Ohio passed away in the night on July 30, 2023 at Heritage Manor, Minster Ohio. [More]
A celebration of life for Don "Gally" Gallehue will be held from 3-5 p.m. Thurs [More]
Local pictures on August 1st, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 1st, 2023
CELINA - Local boards of elections have seen a steady stream of electors come in ahead of next week's special election to vote on whether to make it more difficult to amend the state's constitution.
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members during a special meeting Monday evening reviewed initial plans for the district's new athletic facility.
They also approved placing a five-year, 1.5 mill permanent improvement tax levy renewal on the Nov. 7 ballot.
COLDWATER - Village councilors at Monday night's special meeting granted an easement to Hometown Cable to facilitate the sale of the telecommunications provider to another entity.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Wow, it has been hot.
We finally had some reprieve this week with the cooler temperatures, and this in turn has the fish biting. Monday's water temperature was 79.1 degrees.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Tyce McClain of Delphos St. John's won the Lima Junior Golf Association's Tournament of Champions at Shawnee Country Club on Monday, edging out Kyle Sutton of Wayne Trace and Ross Dietz of Botkins with a 4-over 76.