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
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Classroom lettuce crop is a hit with middle schoolers
By Abigail Miller
FORT RECOVERY - The produce growing inside of Fort Recovery Middle School isn't just a science project - it's what's for lunch.
In a collaboration with the school's food service department, science teacher Crystal Fullenkamp, with some help from her students, has successfully grown two life cycles of Green Star and Romaine lettuce inside her classroom using a hydroponic tower system. [More]
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CELINA - A 51-year-old Celina man wanted in both Mercer and Darke counties was taken into custody Friday in Celina by a special response team, a news release from Sheriff Doug Timmerman states.
MARIA STEIN - A new building dubbed Stein Plaza will go up soon in the Marion Industrial Park, providing 7,500 square feet of space for a new optometry business as well as the expansion of other established firms.
St. Marys picks up WBL softball win over Wapakoneta
ST. MARYS - Eddie Rabbit's classic tune "I Love a Rainy Night" played over the loudspeakers at the conclusion of Friday night's St. Marys-Wapakoneta softball game.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys girls track and field team captured the team championship at the Joe Ward Invitational hosted by Sidney High School at Sidney Memorial Stadium.