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
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
By Shelley Grieshop
If the traffic in and out of the Mercer County economic development office is an indicator, the slack economy may be awakening from its slump.
Economic Development Director Larry Stelzer told county commissioners Tuesday that he's been busy fielding applications and inquiries from companies seeking to start new businesses and expand existing ones. On Monday, for example, he hosted an "impressive" out-of-state company that is looking for a place to locate, he said. [More]
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - If someone does you a favor, most likely you'll want to pay it back. But another thought is that you can pass the kindness along and pay it forward, as advocated by such as Ben Franklin and Woody Hayes.
In fact Hayes said you can never [More]
Obituaries on March 25th, 2009
Thomas "Tom" Charles Andrew, 63, of Celina, died at 10:53 a.m. March 22, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Beryl Dolphin, 94, died March 13, 2009, at her home in San Diego.
She was bor [More]
Mary Katherine Frost, 94, formerly of 1101 Larkspur Lane, Celina, died at 9:34 a.m. Feb. 8, 2009, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
Irene M. Reitz, 83, of Fort Recovery and formerly of Bryant, Ind., died at 11:2 [More]
Local pictures on March 25th, 2009
Subscriber stories on March 25th, 2009
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors took a first step toward enclosing a deteriorating portion of the Miami-Erie Canal on Tuesday night, but it took the mayor's vote to break a deadlock.
COLDWATER - Chris Buschur, owner of Stepping Ahead Learning Center, is asking school board members to consider changing the district's busing policy to allow bus pickup at the facility for her K-4 daycare youth.
COLDWATER - Coldwater Exempted Village Schools board members were given condensed versions of the state's biennium budget legislative update at Tuesday's board meeting.
A recommendation to finalize plans for three new restroom facilities at Celina's Eastview Park was unanimously made by Celina City Council's parks and recreation committee on Tuesday night.
NEW BREMEN - Canada geese - those unwanted visitors that think nothing of frolicking in the local swimming pools or peppering the area with telltale droppings - could get a rousing sendoff after village councilors amended a noise ordinance Tuesday night.
Superior Home Healthcare LLC has opened at 112 W. Market St. in Celina with medical and household services.
The business offers skilled nursing car
J&J Little Engine Shop, 5290 Tama Road, has reopened for business this month to repair small engines of all types.
Jerry Ingram, shop owner, said t
Not only can local residents pick out flowers at Nature's Green Nursery in Celina, but also the furniture and even a fireplace for an outdoor living space.
COLUMBUS (AP) - Four players who combined to average almost 100 points a game headline the 2009 Associated Press Division III and IV All-Ohio boys basketball teams announced Tuesday.