Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Friday, January 18th, 2008
Ethanol plant zoning granted
By Janie Southard
East Jefferson Township board of zoning appeals has granted the height variance request that gives the final go-ahead to the construction of Mercer County's first ethanol plant.
Following a recess called by board chairman Jonny Dicke, the board on [More]
St. Henry rallies from double-digit deficit for double OT victory
By Mark Ruschau
COLDWATER - The St. Henry Redskins rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat the Coldwater Cavaliers, 48-44, in double overtime Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action at The Palace.
St. Henry, winner of two in a row, improves to 3-11 overall and 2-4 in the conference while Coldwater falls to 2-12 on the year and 1-5 in the MAC. [More]
Obituaries on January 18th, 2008
David Alderton
David Allen Alderton, 47, 812 Pro Drive, Apt. 22, Celina, died Jan. 16, 2008, at his residence. The cause of death was unknown at press time. [More]
Arthur Hess
Former Mercer County resident Arthur H. Hess, 76, of Cleveland, Tenn., died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008, in Cleveland. [More]
Victor Hess
Victor L. Hess, 82, 213 Hillcrest Drive, Coldwater, died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Dorothy Muhlenkamp
Dorothy Muhlenkamp, 93, of Coldwater, died Jan. 18, 2008, at her daughter's residence in St. Henry. [More]
Thomas Niekamp
Thomas R. Niekamp, 69, of Chickasaw, died Jan. 18, 2008, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on January 18th, 2008
Subscriber stories on January 18th, 2008
Council president elected
Sophia Rodriguez was elected the new president of Celina City Council on Thursday evening by the nine members of the Celina Central Committee of the Mercer County Democrats.
Celina students take a shot at broadcasting
Dozens of Celina students became TV weather forecasters, public service announcers and rock stars on Thursday without leaving school grounds.
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Minster store seeks extension of commercial zone
MINSTER - Village councilors gave first reading Tuesday night to a rezoning request sought by the owner of Western Ohio True Value Hardware.
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Mercer County looks into financing for jail
Initial construction expenses will require borrowing $12 million
Mercer County commissioners are searching for a municipal finance business from which to secure bonds to borrow around $12 million for the upfront construction costs of the new Mercer County jail.
Celina coasts to an easy win over Kenton
A 22-2 first quarter was just the beginning for the Celina Bulldogs as they improved to 6-0 in the Western Buckeye League with a 79-17 drubbing over Kenton in girls basketball action at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday.
Indians get past Flyers with clutch free throws
FORT RECOVERY - A basketball purist may not have enjoyed it, but the Fort Recovery Indians will take it.
Fort Recovery hung tough in a ragged, physical contest against the Marion Local Flyers on Thursday night and emerged a 52-46 winner.
O-G knocked from top of the WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys knocked Ottawa-Glandorf from the top of the Western Buckeye League girls basketball standings, posting a 49-36 win at Hermiller Gymnasium on Thursday night.
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