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
Tuesday, July 5th, 2016
State law lifts alcohol cap on beer
By Jared Mauch
Local brewers say the state's lifting of the alcohol-by-volume cap will open new opportunities for the burgeoning craft-brewing industry.
Moeller Brew Barn brewmaster Nick Moeller and Tailspin Brewing Co. brewmaster Jack Waite said while the change will help the state brewing scene, they have no immediate plans to start crafting stronger beers. [More]
Obituaries on July 5th, 2016
Harold Joseph "Joe" Depweg, age 60 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday July 3, 2016 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Karen Jean Werntz, 71, passed away at her residence in Celina, OH, on Monday, J [More]
Rex A. Vogler, 66, of Ansonia passed away July 1, 2016 at his residence.
He w [More]
Local pictures on July 5th, 2016
Subscriber stories on July 5th, 2016
ST. MARYS - John Schmitmeyer has closed his South Wayne Barber Shop after 56 years in business.
Schmitmeyer, 79, started his nearly 61-year career cutting hair at 19 years old. A neighbor in his hometown of Fort Loramie, Alfred Broerman, got him started in the trade.
Lonsway's perfect game highlights weekend of baseball action
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The ACME baseball tournament got into full swing over the holiday weekend with sectional play in District 4, which is made up of teams from Mercer County and part of Auglaize County.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys remains alive in the District 5 ACME sectional tournament after splitting its first two games over the weekend at Crestview.