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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Monday, April 13th, 2009
New Bremen museum to roll out new collection
By William Kincaid
NEW BREMEN - The Bicycle Museum of America is expanding its collection of historic and unique bikes with a new Asian import.
One of only 30 Chinese monocycles is now on display at the museum. It is a seven-foot, one-wheeled novelty vehicle, which [More]
Redskins roll to tournament crown
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - After breaking out the aluminum in the semifinals of the 16th WCSM/St. Henry Bank Baseball Invitational, the championship game between Marion Local and host St. Henry looked like it would come down to who could outslug the other.
Turned out, the Redskins kept their bats alive and pitcher Jason Westgerdes scattered three hits over five innings as St. Henry won the tournament with a 13-3 win over the Flyers in five innings on Saturday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
Obituaries on April 13th, 2009
Lillian Dues
Lillian Mary Dues, 88, 910 Mary Charles Lane, Coldwater, died at 11:05 p.m. April 10, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Dorothy Frazier
Dorothy E. Frazier, 71, 117 Broadway St., Fort Recovery, died at 10:40 p.m. April 11, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Alma Osterfeld
Alma A. Osterfeld, 79, 216 S. Third St., Coldwater, died at 5:20 p.m. April 12, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on April 13th, 2009
Subscriber stories on April 13th, 2009
From serving Mercer County to on guard for the world
COLDWATER -Darrell Huber will miss the opening of the new Mercer County Jail in the fall, but he considers that a small price to pay for helping others experience freedom in a distant land.
Willshire man dies in accident
A Willshire man became Mercer County's third fatality of the year as a result of a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning near Rockford.
Andrew Dellinger, 20, 3553 state Route 81, was pronounced dead on arrival at Van Wert County Hospital.
Teens arrested
Three area teenagers face drug charges after Coldwater Police spotted suspicious activity Thursday night around the gazebo at Coldwater Memorial Park
Coons makes late pass for victory at Eldora
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway opened up the 2009 season on Saturday night, and if the opening night is any indication, local race fans are in for an exciting season.
Coldwater takes two from Tinora; Celina swept by Sidney
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater managed a little bit of revenge against Tinora, the team that knocked the Cavaliers out of the boys basketball tournament in the regional title game a few weeks ago.
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