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, October 17th, 2015
Common bond
Husbands of wives with dementia unite for support
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Elden Houts slowly moved a spoonful of vegetables toward his wife's lips, waiting patiently for her mouth to open.
"There you go," the 84-year-old retired banker said with a satisfied grin as she eventually swallowed the food.
Marjorie Houts, the woman he promised 63 years ago to love and cherish for a lifetime, is no longer the vibrant mother and piano teacher of years ago. She has Alzheimer's disease and has lost her vision. [More]
Schultz's kick lifts Wildcats past Redskins
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - Last weekend saw Coldwater defeat Marion Local at home by making a 43-yard field goal in the final seconds of the game. This week the Minster Wildcats decided to give it a try with placekicker Jason Schultz - his jaw still wired shut from being broken three weeks ago. He drove the 43-yarder straight down the middle with plenty to spare to secure a 24-21 win over the St. Henry Redskins. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2015
Michael Frericks
Michael Frericks age 66 of Minster, Ohio died on Wendesday, October 14, 2015. [More]
Fred Sutter
Frederick R. "Fred" Sutter, 73, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on October 14, 2015, at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. [More]
Harry Varvel
Harry "Junior" Varvel age 88, of Greenville and formerly of Coldwater passed away at 10:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his residence. [More]
Joseph Eilerman
Joseph E. Eilerman, 64, New Bremen, died Oct. 16, 2015, in New Bremen.
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Local pictures on October 17th, 2015
Subscriber stories on October 17th, 2015
Students hear inspiring stories, music
ST. HENRY - Two inspiring altruists were honored at St. Henry Middle School on Friday.
As part of the school's service project to help an orphanag
Six vie for Celina school board
Election 2015
CELINA - Six candidates are competing for three seats on the Celina City Schools Board of Education.
Two incumbents and four challengers will be o
Driver gets 90 days on multiple charges
FORT RECOVERY - A 19-year-old Fort Recovery man on Friday was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty in Celina Municipal Court to multiple charges stemming from a Thursday night traffic incident.
Flyers shut out Indians
MARIA STEIN - When healthy, Cole Griesdorn can be dangerous.
Griesdorn, who has been battling through injuries through the season, threw for two t
Cougars edge Bulldogs in double-OT thriller
VAN WERT - The door was open for Celina during the second overtime on Friday night in Van Wert.
Then the Cougar defense slammed it shut.
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Panthers win first game of the season
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Sage Dugan rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and Peyton Hamrick scored the clinching touchdown with 4 1/2 minutes left to play as Parkway defeated St. John's 28-25 for its first win of the season at Stadium Park in Delphos.
Roughriders rebound with 50-12 win over Bulldogs
ST. MARYS - Scoring 29 unanswered points in the second half, St. Marys rolled past Defiance 50-12 Friday night at Skip Baughman Stadium.
The win snapped a two-game losing streak and improved the Roughriders 6-2 overall and 5-2 in the Western Buckeye League.
Redskins pull away from Titans
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Cameron Lauck rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns as Wapakoneta stayed unbeaten on the season with a 35-17 win over Ottawa-Glandorf at Titan Stadium in Ottawa.
Schmitmeyer shoots 84
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys sophomore Jill Schmitmeyer completed her first day at the Division II state girls golf tournament with an 84 on the Gray Course at The Ohio State University on Friday.
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