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, January 4th, 2024
Woman, 65, dies in late-night Montezuma fire
By Leslie Klosterman
CELINA - Firefighters have identified the victim of a fatal residential fire on Tuesday night as 65-year-old Vickie J. Schumm.
The Montezuma Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 8583 State Route 219 Lot B17 at 8:57 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release issued Wednesday by Montezuma Fire Chief Lee Braun. [More]
By Tom Haines
ST. HENRY - St. Henry senior Hayden Boeckman signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play baseball at Indiana Tech next season.
Boeckman, who plans to major in either business or sports management, also considered Defiance, his father Trent's alma mater. In the end, he said the fact that the Warriors' coaches placed an emphasis on academics appealed to him. [More]
Obituaries on January 4th, 2024
Cletus F. Noll, 87, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Collin D. Klosterman, age 29 of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home in Minster. [More]
Local pictures on January 4th, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 4th, 2024
MINSTER - The villages of Minster and Fort Loramie have each made requests for $1 million in state funds to finance the creation of a recreational trail between the two towns.
Special Olympians, deputies to play hoops
CELINA - Mercer County Special Olympians will square off against Mercer County Sheriff's Office deputies in the organizations' annual basketball match on Jan. 22 at the Celina Fieldhouse.
Horse and Buggy Tales
This is the third of the series of brief sketches of Mercer County personalities who have won fame for themselves and brought honor to their home community. This week our subjects are found among the elite in art, public speaking and baseball.
Race Night speaker Bowyer to talk driving, announcing careers
Clint Bowyer nearly hung up on his NASCAR career before it even began.
After winning four modified track championships in six seasons, the Emporia,
The start of the new year means the resumption of league play in the area.
In Midwest Athletic Conference boys action, Parkway looks to keep up its hot streak as the Panthers host Minster.