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, August 4th, 2016
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - Homebrewers and winemakers converged at the Auglaize County Fair on Wednesday night to determine who concocts the best adult beverages in the area.
The homemade wine contest debuted at the fair in 2015, with numerous vino enthusiasts presenting their best fare to the discerning palates of judges. This year, beer was added to the contest. [More]
Obituaries on August 4th, 2016
Br. Jude Brown, C.PP.S., 88, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. [More]
James L. Fortman, 81, of St. Marys, OH died 10:20 a.m. Sunday July 31, 2016 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]
Brian Lee Bonifas, 40, St. Marys, died at 11:52 p.m. July 31, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Ronald L. Hittepole, 79, New Bremen, died at 8:29 a.m. Aug. 3, 2016, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on August 4th, 2016
Subscriber stories on August 4th, 2016
Mary Ann Olding has never shied away from adventure, having traveled the world teaching English and facilitating cultural exchanges between Cuba and the United States.
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is looking into a possible sexual offense that allegedly occurred late Monday at the county fairgro
HUBER HEIGHTS - The Tedeschi Trucks Band's Wheels of Soul Tour rolled into The Rose Music Center last Saturday night like a screaming locomotive, unloading an enormous payload of players and roots music.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry started the girls golf season in fine fashion with a second-place finish at the Covington Lady Bucc Invitational on Wednesday at Echo Hills.