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
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
By Abigail Miller
FT. RECOVERY- A Fort Recovery home just south of the Mercer County line was decimated by flames midday on Friday.
The lone occupant at the time of the fire at 1166 Watkins Road escaped uninjured but a firefighter reportedly overheated and was treated on scene, according to Southwest Mercer Fire Chief Kim Day. [More]
Marion scores 42 unanswered to fend off Minster
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - At first glance, the game between Marion Local and Minster was simple.
Minster scored the opening touchdown, then Marion Local reeled off 42 unanswered points for the 42-7 win in the Midwest Athletic Conference football opener for both teams at Memorial Field in Minster. [More]
Local pictures on September 2nd, 2023
Subscriber stories on September 2nd, 2023
COLDWATER - Though he spent most of his life in Wyandot County, Daniel Reed, on the cusp of 100, considers himself "a Coldwater guy."
At his Briar
ST. MARYS - A cool breeze and clear skies greeted dozens of Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys residents on Friday at a dedication of a new outdoor amenity space, part of an overall plan to create a retreat-style environment.
CELINA- An Indiana man was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday afternoon.
Steven P. McDowell, 60, of Portland, Ind., was sentenced in Mercer
COLDWATER - It pays to be efficient.
Fort Recovery had 11 plays on its opening drive before getting stalled on the Coldwater 15-yard line.
Coldwater took just 12 plays on its first three drives to tally 21 points.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's defense held back a potent Van Wert defense and held on for a big 17-14 victory in Western Buckeye League football action at Eggerss Stadium in Van Wert.
ST. MARYS - The search for solutions continues for the St. Marys football team.
The Roughriders fell to 0-3 with a 30-15 loss to Defiance on Friday
NEW BREMEN - Parkway scored the first seven points Friday night.
New Bremen proceeded to score the next 36.
Recently-appointed quarterback Aaron
ST. HENRY - Jack Huelsman gave St. Henry a spark when he came in at quarterback in the third quarter, but a 21-point deficit proved too much to overcome.