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.
WAPAKONETA - A Democrat from Lakeview will be the new director of the Auglaize County Board of Elections.
Board members during a special meeting today unanimously voted to hire Michelle Wilcox to replace retiring director Carolyn Campbell, pending a background check. Board chairperson Fran Engle said she doesn't anticipate any problems. [More]
TIPP CITY - An outstanding pitching effort from Covington's Casey Yingst and a few defensive hiccups by Marion Local made it a tough day for the Flyers' softball team.
Covington scored six unearned runs combined in the third and fourth innings and Yingst twirled a no-hitter to lead the undefeated Lady Buccs to a 10-0 six-inning win over the Flyers in the Division IV regional semifinal action on Thursday at Tippecanoe Middle School in Tipp City. [More]
Verna E. Gudorf, 87, of Minster and Curtis, Mich., died at 5 p.m. May 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, following a brief illness. [More]
Slusser's attorney does not give reason for postponement
CELINA - A predisciplinary hearing intended to give suspended police chief Dave Slusser a chance to defend himself against allegations of misconduct has been postponed until June 12.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners wasted no time this week choosing a contractor for a waterline extension project benefiting the Ohio Department of Transportation facility west of the city.
CELINA - The state has granted a local anti-poverty organization an extension to respond to questioned costs of $837,756.53 related to the Home Weatherization Assistance Program.
Christopher M. Shinn apologized for his actions and vowed to be a better citizen prior to sentencing Thursday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
The girls track teams from Celina and Coldwater assured themselves of representation at next week's state track meet after the first day of the Division II regional meet on Thursday at Lexington High School.
Minster and St. Henry picked up several big honors on Thursday as the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-Ohio teams in the four divisions.
