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 6th, 2026
Judge race, Minster levy top Auglaize primary
By Abigail Miller
  WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County's Republican primary for common pleas court judge was settled by a razor-thin margin on Tuesday night, with St. Marys City law director Zach Ferrall winning over Shelby County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Kristina Morris by less than 200 votes. [More]
Obituaries on May 6th, 2026
Joyce E. Meyer, 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 6th, 2026
CELINA - Mercer County voters agreed to renew a children's services levy for another 10-years while Parkway schools voters approved a five-year property tax renewal levy on Election Day.
MINSTER - After discussing the issue at the committee level, the Minster Village Council approved first reading Tuesday night of an ordinance that would require anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while riding an electric bicycle.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford on Tuesday approved a motion to proceed with a contract with HSI Solar concerning the installation of solar panels at the water treatment plant.
Alumni Notes
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference outdoor track and field championships last weekend could have doubled as a Grand Lake Area reunion.
Hillsdale
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster and St. Marys braved the rain and traveled to Versailles for a triangular track and field meet. No jumping events were held.