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
Saturday, January 19th, 2013
By Shelley Grieshop
MONTEZUMA - A study on how important public airports are to communities could decide the fate of the local airstrip.
Information gathered in the next year by the Ohio Department of Transportation from Ohio's 97 publicly-owned airports will be used to make "hard decisions on proposed airport development in a period of limited funding," according to a statement from ODOT and the Federal Aviation Administration. [More]
By Randy Bruns
MINSTER - There is nothing like a good old-fashioned neighborly slugfest on a cold January night.
The New Bremen Cardinals and the Minster Wildcats squared off for the 154th time on Friday night, and though it wasn't a thing of beauty by any means, it was as hotly contested as any rivalry game should be. [More]
Obituaries on January 19th, 2013
Larry D. Bertke, 69, of Coldwater, died Jan. 18, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on January 19th, 2013
Subscriber stories on January 19th, 2013
Mismanagement of fed weatherization funding suspected
CELINA - Possible mismanagement of a federally funded program by the local anti-poverty organization Sources Community Network Services has triggered a state investigation, according to interim director and board president Tammy Barger.
WAPAKONETA - Negotiations between the administration and union members at Auglaize Acres have reached a stalemate after a deal reducing employees' hours couldn't be reached.
ST. MARYS - Two longtime city council members have decided to not seek re-election.
At-large councilman Ron Ginter, 82, and Ward 3 councilman Bill Slemmons, 77, announced they will retire when their terms expire at the end of this year.
The Daily Standard View
Mercer County Board of Elections members this week discussed a responsible approach to long-term financial planning, and they should be granted permission from county commissioners to institute the measure.
Bulldogs extend winning streak to seven straight over Roughriders
CELINA - Braden Billger, Matt Buschur and Ryan Hoyng made sure Celina's boys basketball team extended its recent run of dominance in the Grand Lake rivalry against St. Marys.
COLDWATER - Hot shooting and strong defense led Coldwater to its first Midwest Athletic Conference win of the season as the Cavaliers rolled to a convincing 72-24 victory over Parkway on Friday night at The Palce.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry boys basketball team used a great defensive effort on Friday night to stymy rival Marion Local for a 55-37 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Redskin Gymnasium.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Wade Gelhaus' jumper as the horn sounded in overtime allowed Fort Recovery to leave Darke County with a 61-60 win over Versailles on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bath jumped out to a big lead and held Van Wert at bay for the rest of the game as the Wildcats remain unbeaten in Western Buckeye League play after a 61-49 win over the Cougars on Friday night at the Cougar Den.