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, August 3rd, 2012
U.S. 127 Yard Sale
Thousands from across the U.S. flock to find bargains, treasures
By Betty Lawrence
Set it out and they will come.
That's the philosophy of thousands of people - from Michigan to Alabama - who are hosting a yard sale along U.S. 127 through Sunday.
And come they do, from all over the United States.
Ray Luttman, of Watertown, N.Y., pored over items set out at the home of Pete and Joyce Hierholzer on North Main Street in Celina. [More]
Deputy on leave pending probe
Heat alarm system not on in cruiser where dog found dead, sheriff says
By Margie Wuebker
Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Fortkamp has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of the department's German Shepherd Zak.
Fortkamp was notified of the decision on Thursday afternoon prior to his regularly scheduled evening shift. [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2012
Joan Groff
Joan Groff, 92, of North Star, died Aug. 2, 2012, in Greenville.
Arrangements [More]
Gerald Holthaus
Gerald Holthaus, 61, of Fort Loramie, died Aug. 2, 2012 at his home.
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Local pictures on August 3rd, 2012
Subscriber stories on August 3rd, 2012
Farm wants to expand to nearly 2 million chickens
Owner, state say previous problems at the farm resolved
FORT RECOVERY - Owners of a Fort Recovery chicken farm with previous pollution violations are seeking permits from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to expand the operation to almost 2 million laying hens.
Ag official talks weeds, pricing silage
CARTHAGENA - There's not much farmers can do about infestations of the weed known as mare's tail in their fields, but they can begin planning for next year, a local agriculture official said.
Officials OK purchase of new EMS chassis
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners authorized the purchase of vehicles on Thursday morning, including a $111,934 ambulance chassis.
The 2012 Che
Police investigate theft of Elvis memorabilia
ST. MARYS -An array of Elvis memorabilia has apparently left the building, according to St. Marys Police Department reports.
The items - including
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