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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Thursday, August 15th, 2013
St. Marys BOE moves to implement contract
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - Despite failed contract negotiations, St. Marys school board members on Wednesday approved a contract with the union representing classified employees.
During their regular meeting, board members passed a resolution implementing a new two-year contract with terms made in the board's last offer on June 5. Details of the contract were not available prior to press time today. [More]
Professional bowlers set for the Lefeld Implement Classic
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The sixth annual Lefeld Implement Classic PBA Central Region bowling tournament will look to continue the tradition of great action that comes to Coldwater's Pla-Mor Lanes.
"We're excited with who's coming," said Pla-Mor owner and tou [More]
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Four candidates disqualified for November election
Four candidates seeking public office in Mercer County were disqualified from the general election in November after their petitions were rejected by the board of elections this week.
Fair mom-calling contest is noisy affair
CELINA - The cackling of chickens in the poultry barn was drowned out Wednesday afternoon as contestants of all ages screamed for their mommas.
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Mercer health officials discuss Legionnaires'
Three local cases have been reported
CELINA - Mercer County health officials on Wednesday briefly discussed a recent Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
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Celina man pleads not guilty to injuring baby
A 29-year-old Celina man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to a charge alleging he critically injured his girlfriend's 4-month-old baby.
Waterfowl blind drawing slated on Grand Lake
69 sites available around the lake for hunting
GRAND LAKE - The annual drawing for a chance to use 69 waterfowl blind sites for hunting on Grand Lake will be held Saturday at the Mercer Wildlife Area.
Auto hits pedestrian operating wheelchair
A Celina man remained in serious condition this morning at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, after being struck by a vehicle on a Celina street Wednesday evening.
New Bremen board learns about boilers
    NEW BREMEN - With a bond issue for construction of a new K-6 building on the November ballot, board of education members Wednesday night heard a presentation regarding what can be done to increase the reliability of old boilers at the existing elementary/junior high school.
Five people injured in crash
Five people were injured when two vehicles collided at 7:09 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Brockman and Chickasaw roads.
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Minster wins county championship
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster had its four lowest scores in the 70s and amassed a team score of 305 to run away with the Auglaize County Invitational title on Wednesday at Arrowhead. It was the second win in as many days for the Wildcats on their home course.
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