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:
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Gunning for protection
Area residents take extra precautions for home safety
By Margie Wuebker
Area residents appear to be locking up, lighting up and loading up as the incidence of burglaries steadily increases and authorities continue to investigate the apparent murders of two Fort Recovery-area residents.
A random check with area businesses indicates clerks are ringing up purchases of such things as padlocks, deadbolt locks, motion- and time-activated lights, firearms and security systems. [More]
St. Henry takes control in the second quarter
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - An offensive burst in the second quarter and solid defense allowed the St. Henry Redskins to stay perfect on the season following a 73-57 win over the St. Marys Roughriders at Murotech Court in St. Marys.
The Redskins (2-0) took advantage of Roughriders' center J.D. Meyer picking up two early fouls in the first quarter. The Redskins pounded the ball in the post and Brad Stahl had seven of the Redskins' 18 first-quarter points and scored 11 points in the first half. [More]
Obituaries on December 10th, 2011
Sharon Sharp
Sharon R. Sharp, 52, of Coldwater and formerly of Union City, died at 1:36 p.m. Dec. 8, 2011, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. [More]
Ronald Stauffer
Ronald "Jan" Stauffer, 66, Murfreesboro, Tenn., died suddenly on Nov. 25, 2011, at his home. [More]
Robert Huckeriede
Robert Huckeriede, 78, St. Marys, died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2011, at Joint Town [More]
Local pictures on December 10th, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 10th, 2011
Officials to make budget cuts
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners will be making cuts as the preliminary 2012 budget shows expenses higher than incoming revenue.
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Tips help with murder investigation
More than 50 tips have been received by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office since two Fort Recovery-area residents were found bound and shot to death at their Burrville Road home Nov. 30.
Christmas tree honors military personnel
NEW BREMEN - Familiar faces decorate a white Christmas tree at the Lockkeeper's House while red and blue ornaments and small American flags add a patriotic touch.
Celina home infested with roaches
CELINA - A home on Echo Street is infested with cockroaches, and its owners have 30 days to improve its condition or possibly face a judge.
Mercer
Moeder picking up the slack
Celina's point guard scores career-high 23 points in victory over Linden McKinley
CELINA - During Scott Moeder's first two years as Celina's starting point guard, his job was to run the Bulldogs' offense and set up teammates for scoring opportunities.
Panthers fall short at home to Pioneers
ROCKFORD - The Parkway boys' basketball team trailed by just one point late in the game, but Lima Temple Christian hit enough free throws down the stretch on Friday night to slip past the Panthers 55-51.
Cardinals' offense sputters against T-Birds' defense
NEW BREMEN - The young Lima Central Catholic boys' basketball team was solid on defense and efficient on offense en route to a 66-40 victory over New Bremen on Friday night.
Indians, Rangers pick up victories
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery dominated the first three quarters and improved to 3-0 on the season after a 58-30 win over Delphos Jefferson on Friday night at Jefferson Middle School.
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