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, October 4th, 2023
Health officials urging the latest flu, COVID shots
By Leslie Klosterman
With fall in full swing, health officials encourage people to get vaccinated against a trio of illnesses.
In addition to the flu shot, updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for just about everyone 6 months and older as well as new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for adults 60 and older and mothers-to-be. There is also a vaccine-like medicine for babies to defend against RSV that should be available later this fall. [More]
Roughriders beat Kenton, maintain second in WBL
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders battled past Kenton in the first two sets Tuesday.
The third set wasn't much of a battle.
On Senior Night, the Roughriders opened the third set with a 6-0 run en route to completing a 25-18, 25-13, 25-15 sweep in Western Buckeye League play. St. Marys (11-9, 5-2 WBL) is tied for second place in the conference race, trailing unbeaten Shawnee. [More]
Obituaries on October 4th, 2023
Kenneth Leroy Baker, 82 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. [More]
Rebecca "Querry" Buschur, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Celina on October 2, 2023 at 9:50 pm. [More]
Local pictures on October 4th, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 4th, 2023
ROCKFORD - Shanes Crossing Historical Society is exploring options to build a replica of the village's former train depot.
Village fiscal officer
Hangar roof needs work at Armstrong
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners have awarded a $289,854 contract to Cotterman & Company Inc. of Minster to replace a hangar roof at Neil Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville.
MINSTER - Village officials will seek nearly $500,000 in state financial assistance to help pay for the reconstruction of a section of Hamilton Street.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Nick Steinbrunner and Lennon Cisco advanced to the Division I boys golf district tournament after qualifying at Tuesday's sectional held at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.