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
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Horseshoes has its day at the Auglaize Fair
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - The game of horseshoes was once a staple summertime activity in these parts before its popularity largely tapered off to a smattering of diehards. There's just not enough young blood to replenish the thinning ranks of mostly older players, some say. [More]
Mikesell heading to England to continue hoops career
By Gary R. Rasberry
The passports for Ryan Mikesell and his wife Quincy have a healthy amount of destination stamps.
Now, the former St. Henry and University of Dayton standout is heading to Great Britain after signing a deal with the London Lions of Super League Basketball the top tier of British professional basketball. [More]
Obituaries on July 31st, 2025
M. Larry Stanfield, 82, St. Marys, died at 10 a.m. July 29, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
James A. "Jim" Kitzmiller, 77, New Bremen, died at 8:55 a.m. July 25, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Donald L. Schmit, 87, St. Henry, died July 29, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on July 31st, 2025
Subscriber stories on July 31st, 2025
CELINA - Consumers stand to reap savings on a countless number of goods during Ohio's sales tax holiday beginning tonight at the stroke of midnight.
And this year, state legislators have extended the sales tax respite to two weeks, up from 10 days in 2024 and a mere three days in 2023.
ST. MARYS - Delinquency complaints were filed in Auglaize County Juvenile Court in April and May against a 17-year-old from Fort Recovery, a 16-year-
CELINA - A former Celina business man accused of defrauding numerous people out of more than $1.5 million remained in jail on a $500,000 bond Wednesday following a bond hearing in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 26-year-old Lima man was sentenced to probation on theft charges and a 52-year-old Urbana woman failed to appear for a sentencing on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
The Mercer County Historical Society
On Nov. 4, 1791, in what is now Fort Recovery, U.S. forces under Gen. Arthur St. Clair engaged in a significant and tragic battle against a large confederation of Native American warriors.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Seth Lonsway's journey to the major leagues went up a step as the Celina and Ohio State pitching standout was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento by the San Francisco Giants this week.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry picked up its first boys golf dual match win of the season in winning a battle of Redskins over Fort Loramie 169-178 on Wednesday afternoon at the Mercer County Elks.