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
Friday, August 21st, 2009
By William Kincaid
The Celina Education Association (CEA) on Thursday night overwhelming rejected the ratification of a tentative agreement between itself and the Celina Board of Education members.
On Tuesday, board members and the CEA signed a tentative agreement for a two-year contract that would not become official unless ratified by the members of the CEA. [More]
By Shelley Grieshop
MARIA STEIN - Artist Brent Cress says it's an odd feeling waking up to the outstretched arm of St. Gaspar.
Cress' comment gets a round of smiles from onlookers at the Maria Stein Center where he speaks about his experience restoring the Italian-crafted statue of the founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. The work was completed in his tiny, one-bedroom apartment in Lima. [More]
Obituaries on August 21st, 2009
Sephronia "Bella" Gibbs, 81, of 104 E. German St., New Knoxville, died at 6:28 p.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
John W. Kemper, 67, 239 N. Main St., Minster, died at 2:59 p.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Naaman D. Kittle, 30, 401 S. Willipie St., Wapakoneta, died Aug. 19, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Bradley J. "Skip" Fleck, 22, 3560 Harrison Road, Chickasaw, died at 7:29 p.m. A [More]
Local pictures on August 21st, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 21st, 2009
Athletic equipment and lockers at the Celina Middle School are being disinfected today following an unconfirmed case of MRSA involving a middle school student.
Auglaize November election ballot
Ten contested races and two issues in Auglaize County made Thursday's 4 p.m. ballot deadline, leaving New Knoxville council with four open seats and no candidates filed.
Mercer November election ballot
Many Mercer County citizens have stepped forward to fill ballot positions for school board, council and township trustee openings since last week, when few had filed for the seats.
County commissioners approved revolving loans for two local businesses during the Thursday session giving the go-ahead for a new market and an expanded eatery and bake shop.
Local farmers will be invited to a program some time next month teaching the benefits of cover crops said Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance coordinator Laura Walker on Thursday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry fell victim to St. John's setting a school record for low nine-hole score as the Blue Jays go to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf play with a 181-191 win over the Redskins at Delphos Country Club on Thursday.