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, September 13th, 2023
An idea whose time has come?
By Abigail Miller
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has established a task force to examine school bus safety in Ohio, including the use of lap-and-shoulder seat belts.
DeWine's move comes after a school bus collision in Springfield late last month claimed the life of an elementary school student. [More]
Wildcats survive St. Marys' rally, secure five-set win
By Robb Hemmelgarn
MINSTER - After Minster coasted to wins of 25-19 and 25-14 in the first two sets on Tuesday's volleyball match with St. Marys, some may have thought that a quick outing was in the cards for the Wildcats.
Instead, the Roughriders roared back to win the next two sets 25-18 and 25-21 to force a fifth set. Minster dominated the deciding set 15-6 at Wildcat Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on September 13th, 2023
Arthur A. Dapore, age 86, of Russia, Ohio, died at 2:04 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Ronald "Bud" J. Dorsten, 81, of rural Wapakoneta, OH died 4:45 a.m. Saturday September 9, 2023 at his residence. [More]
Patricia J. Langenkamp, age 69, of St. Henry, died Monday, September 11th, 2023, at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville. [More]
Peggy Ann Felver, age 51, of Celina, who was a resident at Divine Rehabilitatio [More]
Gerald D. "Jerry" Schaadt, 96, of Rockford, passed away at 10:28 AM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on September 13th, 2023
Subscriber stories on September 13th, 2023
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Health members on Tuesday heard residents are being encouraged to get an influenza shot as the county begins to see its first wave of flu cases.
CELINA - With school buses back on the road, drivers must be vigilant of the road, oncoming buses and children exiting the buses and possibly crossing the street.
COLDWATER - Superintendent Doug Mader said Coldwater High School improved drastically in national rankings this year.
Also at Tuesday night's regul
ST. HENRY- Board of Education members on Tuesday approved multiple invoices and expenditures from August totaling $1.135 million.
Board members app
CELINA - Celina took New Bremen to the brink in the second set, but the defending Division IV champs were in control the rest of the way.
The Cardinals sweated out a win in the second to secure a sweep, winning 25-18, 27-25, 25-16 at the Celina Intermediate School on Tuesday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina went toe-to-toe with Shawnee in a key Western Buckeye League boys soccer action on Tuesday. The Bulldogs lost 2-1 to the defending Division II state champions to end their five-match winning streak.