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, August 10th, 2023
Attractions setting up for Mercer County Fair
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The 171st Mercer County Fair roars to life Friday with a beefy lineup boasting sea lions, border collies, livestock shows, a BMX bike trick demonstration and, of course, the opening night country concert.
Also in store for fairgoers are rides courtesy of Poor Jack Amusements, carnival games, strolling acts, 4-H projects and exhibitors, fine art displays and over 30 food vendors, according to fair officials. [More]
Local pictures on August 10th, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 10th, 2023
WAPAKONETA - Nutrition and preventative medicine often go hand in hand, and changes in society's views have had lasting effects on our health, according to the Auglaize County Health Department medical director.
ST. HENRY - A poultry farm authorized to house up to 300,000 laying hens is asking the Ohio Department of Agriculture to renew its permit to operate for another five years.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners this week awarded $25,000 in Auglaize Development Funds to the county health department to help it carry out a community health assessment.
CELINA - Two people were sentenced on a variety of charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Artemis M. S. Smith, 30, was sentenced
Area Roundup
Fleck shoots an 81 to earn tournament medalist
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Girls golf teams from around the area traveled to the Mercer County Elks on Wednesday for the annual Gary Broering M