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
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Ohio has a fishing license for every type of angler
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Crappie are definitely spawning in Grand Lake, according to at least one Mercer County official, but before reaching for a fishing pole and heading out to a favorite fishing hole, make sure you first have a fishing license.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife offers many options when it comes to fishing licenses, including a lifetime license that when purchased removes all hassles for, well, the rest of an angler's life. [More]
Eighth-inning bunt lifts Coldwater past Fort Recovery
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - In her team's matchup against Coldwater Thursday night, Fort Recovery's Alexis Grisez was outstanding. She struck out 10, gave up just four hits and did not give up a run until the eighth inning.
Coldwater's Harlow Heyne was just a touch better. [More]
Local pictures on April 24th, 2026
Subscriber stories on April 24th, 2026
CELINA - The Mercer County Emergency Management Agency, with the financial assistance of a local civic organization, will distribute 100 weather alert radios to enhance awareness about dangerous conditions and developments that pose a threat to the public.
GREENVILLE - A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter accused of killing his employer, setting her rural Ansonia home on fire, then responding to the scene as a first responder, pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges Thursday in Darke County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 42-year-old St. Marys man was sentenced to probation this week for a strangulation crime in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Donald R. Cordray III was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on one count of strangulation, a fourth-degree felony.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein played host to a weeknight track and field invitational with the annual Flyer Spectacular, mixing relay events with several showcase races.
ROCKFORD - An early run helped Minster get into a good rhythm as Andrew Wiss pitched a two-hitter in the Wildcats' 8-1 win over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action at Don Black Field.