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°
Friday, December 9th, 2016
Obituaries on December 9th, 2016
Billy W. Gibson, 74, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, December 8, 2016, at his residence. [More]
Marilyn Jane "Janie" (Sheets) Kahler, age 78, of Mendon, passed away at 8:50 A.M., Monday, December 5, 2016 at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Stories on December 9th, 2016
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have authorized clearing more than 500 dead ash trees - victims of the emerald ash borer - from the Celina-Coldwater bike path to prevent injuries to the bicyclists, runners, walkers and skaters who use the 4.7-mile path.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members want federal officials to have the power to fine producers who misuse features built with conservation funds. [More]
System designed to remove phosphorous
CELINA - The public is invited to see new technology designed to remove phosphorous from swine manure.
A pilot test will take place next week at Br
WAPAKONETA - Despite the ongoing flu season, Auglaize County Health Department officials learned of no influenza cases in the county in November.
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CELINA - The trial has been delayed for a New Haven, Indiana, man accused of being involved in the April 18 robbery of a Rockford store.  
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FORT RECOVERY - Was Fort Recovery coach Brian Patch pleased with the all-around offensive effort of his team during Thursday's game with New Knoxville?
Not particularly. [More]
ST. MARYS - A fast start proved to be the difference as Ottawa-Glandorf opened the defense of its Western Buckeye League Championship with a 57-46 victory over St. Marys Thursday night at Murotech Court.
COLDWATER - Ashley Tobe has a love of wrestling that has paid off with the chance to compete on the college level.
The Coldwater senior committed to the University of the Cumberlands on Thursday, getting a chance to wrestle for an established women's wrestling program.
MARIA STEIN - A 20-0 run in the second quarter proved to be just enough for Coldwater.
The Cavaliers led by as many as 25 points in the second half
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St. Henry outscored New Bremen 17-10 in the final quarter to break free and earn a 48-40 Midwest Athletic Conference victory.
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