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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Find Date:
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Diggle's family talks
Prosecution continues deluge of witnesses in murder trial
By Shelley Grieshop
WAPAKONETA - Murder suspect Gordon W. Diggle, charged with the beating death of another man last fall, told his ex-girlfriend in a letter "I messed up."
The words were written by 30-year-old Diggle of St. Marys from his jail cell after his arrest in September, according to Rachel Dias of New Bedford, Mass., who also is the mother of Diggle's 7-year-old child. [More]
Celina one of only two unbeatens left in the WBL
By Ryan Hines
VAN WERT - A pair of three-run home runs helped keep the Celina softball team on top of the Western Buckeye League standings.
Abbey Zacharias and Katie Kerr each slugged three-run bombs to help Celina to a 9-1 win over Van Wert on Tuesday night as the Bulldogs are now just one of two teams left unbeaten in the WBL standings. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2011
Edna Gdula
Former Burkettsville resident Edna Gdula, 88, died this morning, April 22, 2011 [More]
Harold Keller
Harold E. Keller, 84, St. Marys, died at 2 p.m. April 21, 2011, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2011
District OKs $1 million in budget cuts
ST. MARYS - School board members met in special session Thursday and approved more than $1 million in cuts for the 2011-12 school year. An additional $1 million in reductions may also be needed in 2012-2013 if the five-year, 7.9-mill emergency levy facing voters in May is not approved.
Celina council approves lease for fire truck
CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters' concerns about the reliability of his department's 34-year-old aerial truck will finally be relieved.
After month
Tree City communities improve environment
Earth Day was established more than 40 years ago to awaken the public to methods of preserving the planet. The day of awareness, celebrated annually on this date, is recognized in several area communities doing their part to help the environment.
Police discover meth labs in coolers, arrest three adults
Three adults face charges of illegal manufacture of drugs after the Celina Police Department found a small cooler containing an active methamphetamine lab this week.
St. Henry school treasurer receives contract renewal
ST. HENRY - Treasurer Glenn Miller received a five year contract renewal this week at the regular board of education meeting.
Board of education members unanimously approved the extended contract for Miller, who has been at the St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools district for 30 years.
Sacred art surveyed at Maria Stein's former convent
MARIA STEIN - It was by invitation only - a rare opportunity to view stored sacred art and hear observations of an internationally known sacred-art authority who also offered advice on preservation.
Parkway off to 3-0 start in MAC
ROCKFORD - Parkway moved to 3-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action as Emily Crowell drove in three runs and scattered three hits on the mound to lead the Panthers to a 7-1 win over Fort Recovery.
Timely hits lead Panthers to victory over Wildcats
MINSTER - The Parkway Panthers' baseball team got timely hitting and great relief pitching from John Rollins to defeat the Minster Wildcats 8-5 in a re-scheduled Midwest Athletic Conference contest on Thursday afternoon at Hanover Street Park.
Siefker pitches Bulldogs to first league win of the season
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Mike Siefker scattered two hits and a walk as the Bulldogs picked up their first Western Buckeye League win of the season with an 11-1 triumph in five innings over Van Wert on Thursday at Montgomery Field.
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