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
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
On the list: Sports facilities and fields
By William Kincaid
CELINA - School board members have some tough choices to make in a relatively short time span as building project architect Garmann Miller recommends that all locally funded initiative (LFI) and master planning be completed by next March.
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By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - Braden Keller picked up a hat trick and St. Marys notched its sixth straight win with a 6-0 shutout of Ottawa-Glandorf on Monday night at Roughrider Field.
The Titans appeared to be a step behind from the get-go, as the Riders spent much of the first half on offense. Freshman Brady Dingledine got the scoring started with his first varsity goal, assisted by Bradey Triplett, seven minutes into the match. [More]
Obituaries on September 17th, 2024
Daniel Luke Diller, 74, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Marie T. "Myrt" Weitzel, age 64, of St. Henry, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. [More]
Margaret "Peg" Wolf, 95, Fort Recovery, died Sept. 15, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on September 17th, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 17th, 2024
OCKFORD - Uncovering yesterday's relics takes time, patience, intense compassion and respect for the dead, about 10 people learned during a Shanes Crossing Historical Society presentation on metal detecting Monday night.
FORT RECOVERY- Ground work has begun on Fort Recovery's water tower project, village councilors learned on Monday from village administrator Randy Diller.
FORT RECOVERY- The school district leadership team (DLT) on Monday presented school board members with the 2024-2027 culture and commitment goal guide presentation.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina and St. Henry girls golf teams got in a tuneup match before upcoming league tournaments at the Mercer County Elks on Monday.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone.
Wow! Can we say welcome to Ohio weather.
It is said the state coat for Ohio is a hooded sweatshirt. We are in the season of carrying a jacket for the early mornings and T-shirts for the afternoons.