Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:43AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. Locally heavy rain is possible and with the ground saturated from earlier rainfall, this additional rain could lead to flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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]
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.
Horseshoes has its day at the Auglaize Fair
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]
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.
Mikesell heading to England to continue hoops career
The passports for Ryan Mikesell and his wife Quincy have a healthy amount of destination stamps.
Now, the former St. Henry and University of Day [More]
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.
Local pictures on July 31st, 2025