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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Friday, September 30th, 2011
Zehringer signs historic document
Livestock care standards are first in the nation
By Nancy Allen
FORT RECOVERY - Ohio's historic livestock care standards went into effect Thursday.
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director and Fort Recovery native Jim Zehringer signed the final administrative order on care standards for alpacas, beef and dairy cattle, goats, horses, llamas, pork, poultry, sheep and veal at Fort Recovery High School. [More]
Celina council views proposed precinct changes
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections staff presented a new precinct proposal to city council members this week that was met with general approval.
The board of elections must make some changes to the city's precincts due to House Bill 194, wh [More]
Cavs win for fourth time in MAC action
By Randy Bruns
COLDWATER - After a tough five-game loss to Celina on Tuesday, the Coldwater Cavaliers rebounded with a four-set victory over the Fort Recovery Indians on Thursday at The Palace.
For a while it appeared that the Cavaliers were stuck in the same doldrums that they were during Tuesday's match, which Coldwater's coach Mike Etzler described as "the battle of the ugly." But once they got going the hosts didn't let up and cruised to the win by scores of 25-20, 20-25, 25-21 and 25-10. [More]
Obituaries on September 30th, 2011
Douglas Weaver
Douglas E. Weaver, 57, St. Marys, died Sept. 25, 2011, at University Hospital, Cincinnati. [More]
Carl Ransbottom
Carl Dennis Ransbottom, 73, Celina, died at 3:27 p.m. Sept. 29, 2011, at The Ga [More]
Local pictures on September 30th, 2011
Subscriber stories on September 30th, 2011
Boats fly to the finish
CELINA - Radio-controlled model boats reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour will be zipping around Eastview Park pond today and Saturday.
Nearly 50
Judge says no to new trial
Attorneys for Fort Recovery native Mark Wangler, convicted of murdering his wife in 2006, intend to file an appeal today after a Lima judge Thursday turned down a request for a new trial.
Shelby County sheriff indicted on new charges
SIDNEY - The Shelby County sheriff faces new felony charges accusing him of using a state computer system to perform five personal background checks.
Commission considers plan to build new Celina gymnastic and sports facility
CELINA - Matt and Jen Shindeldecker of Celina want to construct a new building for their business, Celina Gym and Cheer, and expand its offerings.
Five face drug offenses
Four adults and a juvenile were arrested Wednesday night in connection with an ongoing drug investigation in the area.
Tosha N. Reed, 22, 306 E. High St., Mendon, was taken into custody following the alleged sale of heroin in Mercer near the intersection of U.S. 33 and U.S. 127.
All Bulldogs reach semifinals
Western Buckeye League Tennis Tournament
LIMA - The Celina girls' tennis team got out to a blistering start in their quest to win the outright Western Buckeye League championship on Thursday at the WBL tournament on the campus of the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima.
Celina has rebounded nicely from early loss
CELINA - They may have started the Western Buckeye League schedule with a loss, but it has been smooth sailing in league play since for the Celina volleyball team.
Minster, Parkway advance to districts
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Grand Lake area will be well represented at the Division III boys' district golf meet next week as the postseason got underway with sectional action on Thursday at Hawthorne Hills in Lima.
All-Stars make return to Eldora on Saturday
After a hiatus of more than two years, the All-Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars returns to the high banks of Eldora Speedway on Saturday night as the headline of the annual UNOH Sprintacular.
Versailles no match for St. Henry
ST. HENRY - With less than a handful of weeks remaining in volleyball's regular season, teams begin to realize the importance of their performances peaking at precisely the right time.
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