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
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Area residents voice views on legislation soon up for a vote in Washington
By Shelley Grieshop
Polls show most Americans want some type of health care reform, but legislators' proposed plans have many local people worried and some downright mad.
A recent survey by the independent and bi-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation noted that 55 percent of U.S. citizens believe "it's more important than ever" to establish health care reform right now, while 41 percent say the country simply can't afford it in today's economy. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - With 1:38 left in the third quarter, things were beginning to look tight for the Coldwater Cavaliers.
Jason Westgerdes snagged a 39-yard touchdown pass to put St. Henry up 21-7 in the Division V Regional Final at Harmon Field in Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2009
Vernon N. Kemmann, 89, 02605 Salem-Noble Road, rural Auglaize County, died at noon Nov. 19, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Dorothy A. Link, 93, 7878 E. state Route 67, Bryant, Ind., died at 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at her residence. [More]
William Mescher, 64, 201 Stewart Ave., Sidney, died of natural causes at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Marcile A. Beougher, 85, 1110 Lane Ave., St. Marys, died at 9:35 a.m. Nov. 20, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on November 21st, 2009
Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2009
Special course helps students learn skills for living
Disabled young adults in Mercer County are increasingly finding work and living independently, according to local school officials.
Karen Leugers a
A former Rockford man, who currently lists the Mercer County Jail as his residence, was indicted Thursday in two cases, including the December theft of a motor vehicle and the abduction of a toddler who happened to be in a rear child safety seat at the time.
Former Coldwater resident
A former Coldwater man is seeking to withdraw guilty pleas in a 2005 case involving four counts of gross sexual imposition and proceed to a jury trial that would determine his guilt or innocence.
Mercer County
There will be no recounts of any of the contested races or issues voted on during the 2009 general election in Mercer County.
Board of elections members on Friday afternoon approved the official ballot count in Mercer County.
One More Curtain Call
Although it has been over 20 years, the remarkable 1988 New Bremen football season seems like it happened just last week for that particular group of seniors who are now old enough to watch some of their own kids wear the Cardinals' Red and Gold.