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
Friday, May 8th, 2015
Device can be used to protect lives
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has a new set of eyes, thanks to local university students.
Four Wright State University-Lake Campus engineering students worked hundreds of hours this past year on a robot the sheriff's office can use instead of endangering an officer's life. [More]
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - St. Henry plated four runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back, posting a 9-3 non-conference softball victory over St. Marys Thursday at K.C. Geiger Park.
Liz Uhlenhake went the distance on the mound for the Redskins. She scattered five hits and did not give up a walk until the seventh inning. [More]
Obituaries on May 8th, 2015
Roger L. Bambauer, 80, of New Knoxville, passed away on May 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Paul F. Keller, 87, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on May 7, 2015 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on May 8th, 2015
Subscriber stories on May 8th, 2015
ST. MARYS - Ohio must improve its schools and crack down on drug abuse to improve the state's economy, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor told about 50 area business and government leaders Thursday at St. Marys Eagles Lodge.
CELINA - A healthy human brain weighs about 3 pounds and processes about 100,000 chemical reactions every second.
The advanced onset of Alzheimer's disease can reduce the brain to half its size.
ST. MARYS - A Celina man and an Indiana man were arrested Thursday after authorities allegedly discovered a methamphetamine operation at a home in Sandy Beach.
Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track Meet
COLDWATER - A group of champions were crowned on the first day of the Knights of Columbus Mercer County Meet on Thursday at Cavalier Stadium.
More will attempt to earn hardware later today.
Thursday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina and St. Marys will each have one doubles team playing in the semifinals of the Western Buckeye League boys tennis tournament after winning matches on Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima.