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
Friday, June 14th, 2024
By William Kincaid
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP- Firefighters from multiple departments braved intense flames and searing temperatures as they fought to quell a house fire in western Mercer County on Thursday afternoon.
No one was injured in the blaze but the 11/2 story s [More]
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- Mercer County Fairground's hulking homage to the legendary Bigfoot has been named Nelson.
The moniker was revealed earlier this week on the fair's Facebook page. It was suggested by community members via a Facebook poll.
"We thought it was neat," said fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp. "During the voting, it just kept winning."
Other contenders for the 30-foot-tall, 18-foot-wide attraction's name were Chip, Winston, Ollie, Glen, Theo and Hugh. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2024
Virginia (Fox) Baucher, age 89, Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. [More]
Thomas Harry Rempe, 85, of St. Marys, OH died 9:54 a.m. Friday June 7, 2024 at Otterbein - St. Marys. [More]
Robert J. Kahlig, age 21, of Coldwater, died Wednesday June 12, 2024 following an automobile accident in Auglaize County. [More]
Local pictures on June 14th, 2024
Subscriber stories on June 14th, 2024
CHICKASAW - Village residents will see an uptick in their water bills in the coming months after councilors green-lighted a rate increase at this week's regular meeting.
CELINA - Celina Lake Festival organizers have made a slight adjustment to the traditional route of the grand parade set for July 27 due to the permanent closure of a section of Holly Street.
ST. MARYS - Plans have been set in motion for a yet-to-be-scheduled weekend celebration of the artistic works of two St. Marys natives thanks to a $7,500 Buckeye Impact Grant.
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Health took action on a Fort Recovery property while discussing several other matters at its regular meeting this week.
Welsch's triple, Depweg's interrupted at-bat lift Coldwater
COLDWATER - Mason Welsch struck before the lightning did on Thursday.
Welsch hit the go-ahead two-run triple in the third inning, Cody Depweg had a three-RBI night, and Coldwater defeated St. Marys 6-3 at Veterans Field.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
Fort Recovery gave up three sixth-inning runs and couldn't finish the rally for a 3-2 loss to Versailles in an ACME baseball game at the LeFevre Family Baseball/Softball Complex on Thursday.