Flood Watch issued August 14 at 2:57PM EDT until August 16 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, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Given the saturated ground, additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Money must be spent on a consultant to design the next phases of the High Street reservoir mill renovation project before construction can start, city council members were told on Monday.
While reviewing the proposed city budget on Monday night, councilman Dan Uhlenhake inquired about a $150,000 line item for consulting services for the next phases of the project, which would focus on the inside of the structure. [More]
Obituaries on December 7th, 2021
Patricia Ann Frysinger, age 82 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Sandra Lou Vagedes, age 79 formerly of Dayton, passed away at Heritage Manor in Minister, Ohio on December 4, 2021. [More]
John Russell Pugh, 91, of  St. Marys, died on Wed., Dec. 1, 2021.
He was bor [More]
John Roettger, 69, New Knoxville, died Dec. 6, 2021, at Joint Township District [More]
Larry D. Lee, 74, of Bedminster, New Jersey; formerly of Van Wert, a loving hus [More]
Betty J. Wieter, 88, of St. Marys, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices in St. Marys after a brief illness. [More]
Carolyn Waterman, 88, St. Marys, died Dec. 3, 2021, at Lost Creek Care Center, [More]
Local pictures on December 7th, 2021
Subscriber stories on December 7th, 2021
ST. MARYS - City officials plan to pursue nearly $750,000 in street improvements next year, council members on the finance commitee learned during their Monday night meeting.
FORT RECOVERY - Village officials hope to complete a study of the village's wastewater treatment system next year.
During Monday's village council meeting, village administrator Randy Diller said the last time the village had a complete study done was about 25 years ago.
Action taken to fill open seat on board of health
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County District Advisory Council (DAC) during a special meeting Monday accepted the nomination of Kay Schmiesing to fill the open seat on the Auglaize County Board of Health that was left after former board member Linda Kitzmiller died in September.
OPSWA Divisions VI and VII All-Ohio Football Teams
The Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association began its final set of awards for the football season in releasing the Divisions VI and VII All-Ohio teams o
Hughes' big rebounding night leads Panthers past Blackhawks
ROCKFORD - When asked what was the more amazing accomplishment for Allison Hughes - a record night of rebounding or the fact that she was not called for a personal foul all night, Parkway girls basketball coach Dan Williamson was quick with a humorous answer.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
Big nights from seniors Kaylee Freund and Chloe Bornhorst powered New Bremen past Lincolnview on Monday, as the Cardinals pulled away from the Lancers on the way to a 63-52 girls basketball win on the road.