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.
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.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
Deputy Bleck, a rookie with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, appears meek and mild as he strolls through the office getting acquainted with the physical layout as well as friendly personnel who would rather pet his head than shake his paw.
His [More]
By Shelley Grieshop
Putting extra cash into the hands of local residents might not get the results the U.S. government is seeking to jump-start the economy.
A survey this week by The Daily Standard revealed that most people intend to keep their rebate money for a rainy-day emergency, pay bills or put a dent in rising gasoline and food costs instead of making purchases to "stimulate" the sagging economy. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2008
Former Neptune resident Teddie A. Colby, 79, died at 10:37 p.m. April 29, 2008, [More]
Henry E. "Hank" Mowery, 62, Paulding, died May 1, 2008, at Paulding County Hospital due to natural causes. [More]
Jane L. Pettersen, 86, 751 Deford St., Celina, died at 8:45 a.m. May 2, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Patricia Y. Keber, 75, rural Van Wert, died at 5:25 p.m. May 2, 2008, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on May 3rd, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2008
Flooding is a serious problem in Mercer County and the biggest hazard in Ohio.
Because of this natural catastrophe along with wind and thunderstorms, Ohio is ranked 10th in the country for natural disasters and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is hoping to help.
Local businesses as well as big chain stores are offering incentive deals to customers who swap their IRS economic stimulus checks for goods and services.
MARIA STEIN - Two key cogs of Marion Local's back-to-back state championship teams made their choices for collegiate play.
Quarterback-safety Chris
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry and Minster braved the rain, and got in a dandy of a game.
Brent Kremer gave up two hits over 5 2/3 inni