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, May 28th, 2025
Legendary guitarist leaves local legacy
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The man who sang lead vocals on The McCoys' megahit "Hang on Sloopy" and went on to make a name for himself with the white-hot, guitar rave-up "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" has died at 77.
Rick Derringer, a Mercer County native, died Monday in Ormond Beach, Florida, according to a Facebook announcement from his caregiver, Tony Wilson. No cause of death was announced. [More]
By Matt Tuttle
Good day everyone,  I hope everyone's weekend was good.
The weather was a little chilly each morning but by 4 or 5 p.m. it would get nicer.
Saw a lot of activity on the lake despite the cooler temperatures. Spring is taking its time this year. [More]
Obituaries on May 28th, 2025
Rozann Maurer, 71, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Monday May 26, 2025 at Ohio He [More]
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Bergman, age 71, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at his home on Monday, May 26, 2025. [More]
Local pictures on May 28th, 2025
Subscriber stories on May 28th, 2025
Clinic covers the basics of marker cleaning cleaning
WAPAKONETA - Cleaning and preserving pieces of history is a delicate art form centered on respect, especially when dealing with centuries-old gravestones.
CELINA - A Celina Pizza Hut employee reportedly was forced into a freezer while an unspecified number of perpetrators robbed the restaurant of an undisclosed amount of cash early Tuesday morning.
ST. HENRY - Improvements to the St. Henry North Park athletic courts are on their way, as councilors accepted a bid for the project at Tuesday night's regular meeting.
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Tuesday night heard the second reading of a resolution authorizing Mayor Joe Hurlburt Jr. to apply for $300,000 in state Economic Development Revolving Loan Funds to demolish the old municipal building.
NEW BREMEN - After a years-long battle with a leaky swimming pool, crews finished filling it with 250,000 gallons of water, village administrator Brent Richter informed councilors during Tuesday's council meeting.
COLDWATER - Coldwater Village Council members learned Tuesday the bridge repair over Coldwater Creek should be finished this week.
Village adminis
CELINA - Two people were allegedly strangled in separate incidents and an Indiana man was charged for allegedly bringing methamphetamine into the county jail over Memorial Day weekend in Mercer County.
VAN WERT - The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corp. will soon celebrate the groundbreaking of a new poultry facility, which is slated to support 40 local jobs, according to an organization news release.
Alumni Notes
The track and field season for Molly Winner was a decorated season.
The Ashland University redshirt sophomore and Marion Local graduate wrapped up her season last week at the NCAA Division II National Track and Field Championships at Colorado State University in Pueblo.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Four Coldwater pitchers combined to pitch a three-hit shutout as the Cavaliers got a final tune-up before Thursday's Division V district final with a 2-0 win over Wayne Trace on Tuesday at Veterans Field.