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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Find Date:
Thursday, September 25th, 2014
Couple die in crash near Fort
By Margie Wuebker
FORT RECOVERY - An elderly Miami County couple were killed Wednesday night when their vehicle was struck by a semitrailer at the intersection of state routes 29 and 49, north of the village.
Kathleen Hickey, 82, and her husband, Billy N. Hickey, 86, of Piqua, were pronounced dead at the scene by Mercer County Coroner Dr. Timothy Heinrichs. Billy Hickey reportedly was a front-seat passenger. [More]
Oktoberfest to feature local history films
Minster Historical Society, residents team up for project
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Visitors to the 40th Minster Oktoberfest on Oct. 3-5 will be treated to a lesson on village history.
The Minster Historical Society and a committee of local residents collaborated to show two films entitled "A Celebration of Heritage - Minster Our Home" in honor of the festival's landmark anniversary. [More]
Obituaries on September 25th, 2014
Duane Barga
Duane L. Barga, 82, Rossburg, passed away of natural causes on Sept 23, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Rosy Neal
Rosy Elva Neal, 84, Venedocia, died at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 24, 2014, in Venedocia. [More]
Ralph Seger
Ralph L. Seger, 67, Greenville, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 23, 2014, at his residence. [More]
Earl Hainline Sr.
Earl R. Hainline Sr., 75, Rockford, passed away at 3:48 p.m. Sept. 24, 2014, at [More]
Mike Laux
Mike Laux, Coldwater, died Sept. 24, 2014, at his home. Services are pending at [More]
Local pictures on September 25th, 2014
Subscriber stories on September 25th, 2014
Celina native named new county health commissioner
CELINA - Officials have selected a local woman to fill Mercer County's top health position.
Amy Poor Littin, a Celina native, will begin her full-t
Judge to decide fired Minster officer's fate
MINSTER - An Auglaize County Common Pleas judge will decide the fate of a former village police officer following a court hearing Wednesday.
Judge
Hospital seeking quotes on new beds
COLDWATER - Mercer Health officials are considering replacing patient beds at the local hospital.
"We're in the process of gathering quotes to repl
Local author making shift to the silver screen
CELINA - Author Rue Volley isn't afraid to navigate her characters through the shadowy and dubious places of the mind and world.
Whether a traveling circus run by rogue vampires who use the big top as a guise to lure human prey or realms beyond the grave, she follows her damaged beings.
New Knoxville Invitational was elite volleyball event
Curtain Call
In the mid-1970s, Chuck Braden enjoyed a front row seat to plenty of groundbreaking events on the local volleyball front.
As a young coach, Braden
Indians look to continue hot start against Panthers
Impact Game Of The Week
When the lopsided score of the Fort Recovery-Delphos St. John's game was announced over the loud speakers at Cavalier Stadium in Coldwater last Friday, it sent a shockwave throughout the bleachers.
Goal Line
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
Area Preview Capsules:
Wapakoneta vs. Celina
Celina Stadium
Last Season: Wapakoneta, 29-26. Zach Schmerge's one-run TD run with 44 seconds left
Celina hosts Punt, Pass and Kick competition
Eastview Park hosted the Celina Recreation Department's NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competiion for kids from ages six to 15.
The winners from each age
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