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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Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
Judge upholds ex-cop's firing
By Kathy Thompson
MINSTER - An Auglaize County judge on Monday affirmed Minster officials' decision to terminate a police officer earlier this year.
Common pleas court Judge Frederick Pepple made the ruling in a civil suit filed in April against the village by former police Sgt. Kirby Cummins, 42, who claimed he was denied due process when he was fired by the mayor Jan. 10. [More]
Wildcats sweep Panthers
By Robb Hemmelgarn
MINSTER - A couple of weeks ago, the Minster Wildcats were 0-5 in the Midwest Athletic Conference and in desperate need of a jolt to finish off the second half of the 2014 campaign.
With the volleyball tournament looming a little over a week away, the Wildcats are peaking just when they need to. Last evening they posted a three-game victory over the Parkway Panthers, 25-17, 25-12, 25-21 to notch their seventh victory in a row as well as their third MAC triumph in the past two weeks. [More]
Obituaries on October 8th, 2014
Harry Byers Jr.
Harry E. Byers Jr., 89, Celina, died at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Bernadette Hoying
Bernadette A. Hoying, 93 formerly of Minster, died at 2 a.m. Oct. 7, 2014, at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. [More]
Ronald Smith
Ronald Smith, 85, Neptune, died at 8:10 a.m. Oct. 6, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Steven Putman
Steven O. Putman, N8ZR, 58, Fairborn, died Oct. 5, 2014, at the Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek. [More]
Leroy Huber Sr.
Leroy Huber Sr., 77, died Oct. 7, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
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Local pictures on October 8th, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 8th, 2014
County nabs grant to fix water lines
$1.2M project located at residential area north of lake
CELINA - Officials this week happily accepted a nearly half million dollar grant to replace deteriorating water lines in a residential area north of Grand Lake.
Minster awards contract to St. Henry firm
MINSTER - Village council members paved the way for work to begin soon on Webster Street after accepting a bid Tuesday night from a St. Henry contractor.
More artists sought for Celina Fall Art Walk
CELINA - Downtown merchants are seeking more artists for the Fall Art Walk on Saturday.
The Celina Merchant Association met Tuesday morning to disc
Rockford plans stricter enforcement
ROCKFORD - Village council members intend to tighten the reins on residents who ignore laws dealing with roaming dogs, junk vehicles, tall weeds and other property issues.
Contracts approved for multiple road projects
CELINA - Officials this week approved agreements between the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Mercer County Engineer's Office for federally funded road projects totaling $2.7 million.
Cavaliers stay perfect in MAC
Coldwater claims at least a share of first-ever conference volleyball crown
FORT RECOVERY – The biggest difference in last evening's Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball contest between Coldwater and Fort Recovery was the Cavaliers' ability to finish off a set when given the opportunity.
Redskins fall in five to Tigers
VERSAILLES - The St. Henry volleyball team nearly pulled off a ferocious comeback against Division III's top-ranked Versailles Tigers on Tuesday night.
Bulldogs roll past Wildcats
CELINA - With a series of impressive service runs, Celina was able to dispatch Kenton in three sets - 25-9, 25-15 and 25-11 - Tuesday in a Western Buckeye League match at the Intermediate School.
Roughriders suffer first WBL loss to Titans
Tuesday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys traveled to Ottawa's Supreme Court to take on fellow Western Buckeye League co-leader Ottawa-Glandorf on Tuesday.
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