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
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Pump issue blamed for chlorine surge at Minster pool
By Abigail Miller
MINSTER - More than a dozen swimmers were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation Tuesday after a "mechanical issue" at the village pool in Minster caused a large amount of chlorine to be released in the water.
At around 8 a.m. Tuesday, a village maintenance employee discovered a mechanical issue with one of the Minster Swimming Pool facility pumps, village administrator Don Harrod said in a news release. [More]
Fort Recovery advances to regional final with shut out
By Gary R. Rasberry
PLEASANT HILL - Quick, painless and easy.
That pretty much describes Fort Recovery's afternoon at Newton High School.
The Indians were one out away from throwing a perfect game and a hot start offensively led to a 10-0 win in five innings over Miami Valley Christian Academy in the Division VI regional baseball semifinals in Pleasant Hill. The game clocked in at one hour and nine minutes. [More]
Obituaries on June 3rd, 2026
Serra Pax, 29, of Saint Marys, died 4:15 P.M.Monday, May 25, 2026, at Grande La [More]
Joann Elizabeth (Lammers) Feldwisch, 97, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 3rd, 2026
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford Tuesday heard the village administrator received the final agreement back from HSI Solar concerning the installation of solar panels at the water treatment plant.
MINSTER - Electric bike riders under the age of 18 were put on notice Tuesday night that they will soon be required to wear a helmet when they cruise the streets of Minster.
CELINA - A 19-year-old Wapakoneta man was arrested this week on a drug possession charge out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Noah A.M. Lumadue was arrested Monday on an indictment of one count of possession of LSD, a fifth-degree felony.
America 250
CELINA - With the calendar turning to June and the official birthday of the United States just a month away, America 250 events are in full swing aro
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Lima Junior Golf Association kicked off its 2026 summer tour on Tuesday at the Eagles Aerie 370 Open at Tamarac Golf Club in Lima.
2026 State Track and Field Championships Preview
The expansion of divisions in Ohio high school track from three to five looks to have been a help to many teams in qualifying athletes.
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