Flood Watch issued August 13 at 11:45AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
66° 66° chance Fri 81° Fri 81° 65° 65° chance Sat 86° Sat 86° chance
Friday, October 26th, 2018
Obituaries on October 26th, 2018
Nancy E. Harris, age 80, of St. Marys and formerly of Celina, Ohio, and Weirton [More]
James L. Klingler, 71, St. Marys, OH died 3:15 a.m. Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Grand Lake Health Care Center. [More]
Wayne R. Messenger, 68, Rockford, died on Oct. 24, 2018, at his residence.
No public visitation or services will be held. [More]
Dorothy A. "Dot" Puthoff, age 74, of Chickasaw, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at St. Rita's in Lima. [More]
Michael J. Stucky, age 71 of New Bremen, died at his residence on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 3:44 A.M. [More]
Stories on October 26th, 2018
County officials pleased premiums increased by only 2.33 percent
CELINA - The Mercer County government's health insurance premium is projected to increase a modest 2.33 percent next year, though the total estimated cost won't be known until open enrollment is completed.
ROCKFORD - Something wasn't right when Molly Irma Kramer was born on Nov. 27, 2017.
  Lying on the hospital bed, Molly's mom, Jess Kramer, recalled her husband, Kevin, announcing their baby was a girl.
Local football player hurt in game rehabs at home
COLDWATER - After an outpouring of support, Shane Homan's family wants to thank the community and says he is still going strong.
Many in the area l [More]
Decision 2018
Two candidates, one Republican and one Democrat, are looking to win the state auditor election Nov. 6 to fill the seat being vacated by Dave Yost.
Airport terminal estimates cut by $500,000
WAPAKONETA - Estimates for the construction of a new terminal at Neil Armstrong Airport have fallen from about $1.8 million to $1.3 million, airport manager Ted Bergstrom told Auglaize County commissioners on Thursday.
Cards' title defense continues with thrilling win
VAN WERT - New Bremen's motto this season is "New team, same dream."
The Cardinals had some doubts along the way, but the dream is still alive after Thursday.
Local pictures on October 26th, 2018