Flood Watch issued April 5 at 4:53AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, 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...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall will continue into Sunday, with the heaviest rainfall expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.
48° 48° Sat 62° Sat 62° 37° 37° Sun 44° Sun 44° chance
Friday, December 15th, 2023
Obituaries on December 15th, 2023
Robert V. Rutschilling, age 64, of Coldwater, died Monday, December 11, 2023 in Lima. [More]
Stories on December 15th, 2023
ST. HENRY - As young people continue to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic, research shows the long-lasting detrimental effect it had on their mental health.
Maria Stein Shrine exhibits Nativity scenes
MARIA STEIN - For at least a decade, the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics has marked the Christmas season with a showcase of diverse Nativity sets spanning the globe. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors on Thursday evening heard first reading of an ordinance prohibiting cannabis dispensaries and cultivators in New Bremen.
CHICKASAW - Village councilors at this week's regular meeting directed village solicitor Matt Wuebker to research legal avenues to bar the establishment of marijuana dispensaries in the village, in response to the passage of State Issue 2.
CELINA - A Celina woman was sentenced on Thursday on a burglary charge in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Jamie E. Abuatieh, 61, was sentenced to up to five years of community control sanctions on one count of third-degree felony burglary.
Celina wins final bout to secure first WBL victory
CELINA - It's not how you start, but how you finish.
Celina started out well, but needed a big finish to open Western Buckeye League wrestling action with a victory.
ROCKFORD - Fort Recovery's defense stepped up, Kennedy Muhlenkamp made one key shot after another, and the Indians beat Parkway 38-30 for their first Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball win at Panther Gymnasium on Thursday. [More]
ST. HENRY - A big third quarter proved to be the difference in St. Henry's 54-33 victory over Coldwater Thursday evening in a Midwest Athletic Conference showdown at the Redskin Gymnasium.
MINSTER - When it comes to the Marion Local and Minster girls battling it out on the basketball court, it's pretty easy to predict what you are going to get: great coaching, scoring surges, and physicality up and down the floor.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Van Wert jumped out to an early lead and held off Celina through the second half to get a 40-34 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball play at the Cougar Den in Van Wert.
Local pictures on December 15th, 2023