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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Saturday, August 30th, 2014
Gone in a puff of smoke
Businesses, smokers adjust to ban, health effects hazy
By Shelley Grieshop
The smoke has cleared inside area businesses and, in some cases, so have the people.
In 2006, Ohio became the 12th state to ban smoking at work and in public venues. Some of the changes occurring in the last six years are visible, such as an increase in outdoor seating at bars and restaurants. [More]
Bulldogs overpower Tigers in season opener
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The Celina defense shut down the Versailles offense and the Bulldog offense scored 20 points in a span of five minutes in the second half to open the 2014 season with a 26-3 win over the Tigers at Celina Stadium.
The Bulldogs held the Ti [More]
Obituaries on August 30th, 2014
Mildred Neumann
Mildred Neumann, 104, of Dayton, died Aug. 27, 2014.
She was born Oct. 23, 19 [More]
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A stitch in line looks fine
Woman's hobby brightens lives of family, friends
ROCKFORD - Jane Suzuki has transformed colorful fabrics into intricate designs for more than four decades. 
Quilts and wallhangings decorate her Schaadt Road home near Rockford thanks to the hobby she began in 1970.
Flyers impressive in all phases in victory
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local football team stood at the 50-yard line behind a sign that read "Protect The Tradition" prior to introductions for its season opener against Shawnee.
Roughriders roll past Jackets in Frye's return
ST. MARYS - What 21-game losing streak?
Thanks to the return of coach Doug Frye and a very impressive 71-21 season-opening victory over Sidney Friday night, the football fanatics in St. Marys have forgotten all about it.
Hoying dominant against Wildcats
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Brody Hoying started the 2014 season much like he ended the 2013 season with a dominant game as the defending Division V state champions defeated Kenton 24-2 at Robinson Field in Hardin County in the annual opening game between the two teams.
Wildcats blast Redskins, 34-0
FORT LORAMIE - Last year, in the first game for new Minster Wildcats' coach Geron Stokes, the Fort Loramie Redskins scored a touchdown in the final minute of the game to defeat the Wildcats, 21-18.
Cardinals fall in Friday golf action
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen lost to Fort Loramie 181-191 in Friday afternoon boys golf action at Arrowhead.
The Cardinals' Alex Britton was match medalist with a two-over 38. Markus Sachtler shot a 48, Jacob O'Neill a 49 and Derek Bergman a 56 to round out New Bremen's scorecard.
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