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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Monday, October 15th, 2012
Breakfast on the go
First Donut Dash a sweet success
By Eric Adams
CELINA - For some, nothing starts a fall morning like a fresh donut from the local bakery. For others, a brisk run might do the trick.
Roughly 400 did both - at the same time - on Saturday.
Celina's first Donut Dash, a 5K that gives runners a time advantage for eating and running, was brought to the area by the nonprofit athletic group Rocketship Sports Management. Roger Bowersock, president of the Greenville corporation, said the idea stemmed from an existing bike event, The Tour de Donut. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2012
Paul Kimmel
Paul P. Kimmel, 93, formerly of Mercer County, died Oct. 13, 2012, at National Church Residence, Dublin. [More]
Tracie Oleyar
Tracie Jo Oleyar, 38, formerly of St. Marys, died at her home in Naples, Fla. [More]
Carl Snethkamp
Carl Snethkamp, 96, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 1 [More]
Local pictures on October 15th, 2012
Subscriber stories on October 15th, 2012
Effectiveness of alum debated
State undecided about future treatment for algae in Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - A local official disagrees with a state consultant's assertion that this year's alum treatment on Grand Lake to stop toxic blue-green algae blooms didn't work.
Casino revenue doubles
Grand Lake area
CELINA -  The second casino tax revenue check due in the county's coffers later this month is $71,150 - double the $35,647 netted in late July. Each Ohio county nets quarterly casino tax payments.
Political groups join for rally
CELINA - Four Mercer County political organizations joined forces Sunday afternoon to host Rally in the Park, a venue for conservative politicians, spiritual leaders and other speakers to address the public at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. An estimated 250-300 people attended.
All-Ohio honors for Cavs' Koesters
Coldwater's Kelsey Koesters finished the Division II girls state golf tournament with All-Ohio honors after moving into the top 10 on the second day of competition on Ohio State University's Gray Course.
Defiance, Van Wert capture team titles
Western Buckeye League Cross Country Meet
OTTAWA - Defiance's Abel Flores dominated Saturday's Western Buckeye League boys cross country race and helped the Bulldogs edge Van Wert for the league championship.
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