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
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
From staff reports
As Ohio grapples with its most extreme drought in years, farmers are facing an alarming rise in the risk of combine fires, experts from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) warn.
The record drought, which has left 95% of the state experiencing abnormal dryness or worse, is exacerbating conditions that can easily ignite fires in dry fields, according to a news release. [More]
Couchot's field goal lifts Coldwater past Minster 24-21
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - There was one thing both coaches agreed on after the Coldwater Cavaliers' kicker Bryce Couchet provided the winning margin with a 31-yard field goal to defeat the Minster Wildcats 24-21 in a battle of unbeaten teams at Memorial Field. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2024
Kathleen Ann "Kay" Pavelka, 89, Celina, died Sept. 9, 2024.
A memorial Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. [More]
Alma T. Schmitmeyer, 95, St. Henry, died Sept. 20, 2024.
Services are pending [More]
Local pictures on September 21st, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 21st, 2024
CELINA - Whether it's a floral or fruity scent, woody or earthy, clean or spicy, a local woman has all noses covered.
Rachel Post, 39, owns Light House Candle Studio, a pour-your-own candle and body care business that had its grand opening on Friday.
CELINA - A health commissioner who led a local agency through a pandemic and helped it gain national accreditation after nearly seven years of grueling work will exit in early November to become a liaison with the Ohio Department of Health.
FORT RECOVERY - There were contributions from all wings for St. John's on Friday as the Blue Jays defeated Fort Recovery 27-14 in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Barrenbrugge Park.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bobby Morris rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns as Celina outlasted Kenton for the Bulldogs' third-straight victory with a 38-35 victory over Kenton on Friday night at Robinson Field. The Bulldogs move to 3-1 in Western Buckeye League play with the win.
MARIA STEIN - There's a big banner hanging on the fence in the corner of Booster Stadium that simply says, "Chasing Perfection."
After 53 consecutive wins, including a 47-7 victory over the visiting New Bremen Cardinals Friday night, Marion Local is still chasing perfection.
ROSSBURG - A pair of drivers picked up their first career wins at Eldora Speedway on Friday night at the BeFour The Crowns Showdown that kicked off Four-Crown Weekend at the speedway.