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
Monday, June 7th, 2010
2010 Divisions I-II State Track Meet
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - For Andrew Goodwin to achieve his dream of winning a state championship, he would have to pull out all of the stops.
To win the Division I 3,200-meter run at the state track meet on Saturday, the Celina senior would have to battle Mason's Zach Wills, the two-time defending champion in the event. [More]
2010 Divisions I-II State Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
COLUMBUS - There were just six events featuring Grand Lake area athletes on Saturday at the running finals of the Division III state track meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus.
The highest-placing local boys teams were Minster and New Bremen, which finished 15th and 19th, respectively in the team standings. [More]
Obituaries on June 7th, 2010
Ruth C. Wellman, 80, Bryant, Ind., died June 5, 2010, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home in Coldwater. [More]
Linda D. McWilliams, 61, St. Marys, died at 7:10 p.m. June 5, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Werner Henry Wenning, 92, Celina, died at 10:30 p.m. June 5, 2010, at The Gardens in Celina. [More]
Mary Ann Schmiesing, 92, Cassella, died at 4:13 p.m. June 6, 2010, at the Gardens in St. Henry. [More]
Ruth M. Brehm Ritchie, 90, Celina, died at midnight June 4, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Mary E. Herkenhoff, 96, Minster, died June 4, 2010, at Otterbein in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on June 7th, 2010
Subscriber stories on June 7th, 2010
CELINA - Charges are pending against two Celina men in the wake of an investigation involving several break-ins at area businesses and the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of tools.
CELINA - It's another summer morning of dive team practice at Bryson Pool in Celina. A long line of kids is waiting at the low diving board to practice techniques. It could take 15 minutes before they actually get on the board.
Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - Officials with the Grand Lake Restoration Initiative are looking into the possibility of forming a conservancy group to continue work aimed at improving the lake's water quality.
GRAND LAKE - Officials from the U.S. Geological Survey this week will take over some summer water testing duties from local state park officials.
The reason: to create a quicker system for determining E. coli bacteria levels and swimming conditions in Grand Lake.
After having their opening exhibition doubleheader washed out on Saturday, the Grand Lake Mariners opened their season to mixed reviews on Sunday afternoon as they swept the Portland Rockets, 4-2 and 4-0, on Sunday afternoon at Jim Hoess Field.
The most anticipated week on the Eldora Speedway schedule is nearly upon us with The Prelude To The Dream on Wednesday.
The charity event, which f
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater ACME team opened its season on Sunday, scoring a run in the bottom of the seven to overcome a Celina rally and take a 7-6 win at Veterans Field in Coldwater.