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
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
How a teen's tribute to a hero came full circle
By Jesse P. Pollack
ST. HENRY - In 1983, a determined 14-year-old boy stood before the St. Henry village council with an idea. Scott Spahr, a local teenager with a deep love for baseball and his community, wanted to honor one of St. Henry's greatest athletes: Cincinnati Reds slugger Wally Post. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  MARIA STEIN - Two Marion Local standouts, one in football and the other in basketball, will move from the MAC to the G-MAC in different sports after officially signing their letters of intent with Great Midwest Athletic Conference programs on Sunday. [More]
Obituaries on February 12th, 2025
Robert P. Bollenbacher, 96, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Saturday February 8, 2025 at Tranquility of Rockford. [More]
James Corbit Thornsberry, 78, of St. Marys, OH died Saturday February 1, 2025 at his residence. [More]
Walter Randal Myers, age 66, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital, in Dayton. [More]
Moeller, James H. "Jim", 87, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Oakwood Village. [More]
Local pictures on February 12th, 2025
Subscriber stories on February 12th, 2025
WAPAKONETA - The number of people hospitalized with influenza in Auglaize County skyrocketed in January, Auglaize Board of Health members learned Tuesday morning at their regular meeting.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday gave their blessing to a petition for annexation of 7.417 acres of land in Gibson Township into Fort Recovery.
CELINA - A new restroom facility estimated to cost $350,000 will be built in the next several months at Celina's Westview Park, mirroring the design and size of two restrooms on either side of the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater in the Bryson Park District.
CELINA - The National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed the 37th detection of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) this year in Mercer County.
CELINA - A 49-year-old Celina man who was charged with attempted murder last year after he allegedly shot his stepson-in-law in the back at a Celina residence pleaded guilty to a lesser charge late last month.
CELINA - A 40-year-old woman was charged with assault last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after allegedly kicking multiple sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop.
MINSTER - The Village of Minster's plans for its DORA have received a boost with Ohio Department of Commerce approval of the village's application to implement the program supported by local taverns.
St. Marys Hatchery open house slated for March
CELINA - More than 46 million fish were stocked in the state's bodies of water in 2024, including 202,547 yellow perch fingerlings in Grand Lake, Ohio's largest inland lake.
Defiance beats Celina to break second-place tie in WBL
CELINA - Tuesday's Western Buckeye League wrestling matchup between Celina and Defiance was key for both sets of Bulldogs.
The teams entered with matching 7-1 records in league duals, with the winner having an outside shot at a share of the league title on Saturday in the WBL tournament.
All-MAC Girls Basketball
Marion Local senior Avae Unrast repeated as the Midwest Athletic Conference's girls basketball Player of the Year in voting conducted by the conference coaches and released on Tuesday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster outscored Ansonia 24-7 in the second quarter to pull away for an 81-36 victory in boys basketball action in Darke County on Tuesday.
COLDWATER - In a presentation to school board members on Tuesday night, Coldwater Superintendent Doug Mader gave an update on the district's strategic plan.