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, January 13th, 2017
Coldwater team aims to block opponents
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - One of Coldwater Middle School's two robotics teams is headed to Bowling Green State University on Saturday to compete in the For Inspirational and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Lego League District Qualifier.
The seven-member We Will Block You will vie against 22 other teams, with the top nine moving on to the state championship Feb. 4-5 at Wright State University in Dayton. [More]
Obituaries on January 13th, 2017
James W. Bonifas, age 92, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Earl J. Siebert, 98, of Celina, Ohio, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. [More]
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Bruns, age 67, of Cranberry Prairie, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. [More]
Ralph Martin Larger, 99 (3 months shy of 100), Minster, Ohio passed away peacef [More]
Jo Louise Mosier, 81, rural Ohio City, died at 8 a.m. Jan. 12, 2017, at the C.H.P.-Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Donna R. Kohlhorst, 87, of St. Marys, passed away at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio on January 11, 2017 at 7:38 pm. [More]
Robert L. Schamp, 69, Saint Marys, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center. [More]
Local pictures on January 13th, 2017
Subscriber stories on January 13th, 2017
CHATTANOOGA - A number of Mercer County wranglers have been trying to corral a horse on the loose.
According to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office r
Local health officials get out the word
WAPAKONETA - In recognition of National Radon Action Month, Auglaize County Health Department officials are urging residents to test their homes for radon.
MENDONĀ - Officials are telling residents to boil their water before consuming it after an emergency repair to the water tower on Thursday.
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CELINA - The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors on Thursday approved an agricultural drainage tile replacement project in Center Township.
MINSTER - Minster's Rosie Westerbeck added a major accomplishment to an already stellar career on Thursday.
And the top-ranked Wildcats were stellar again, too.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Kami McEldowney scored 18 points to lead Versailles past Marion Local by a score of 52-32 in Maria Stein on Thursday.
Second half lifts Fort Recovery past New Bremen
FORT RECOVERY - Brian Patch knew his Fort Recovery squad would be in for a battle against New Bremen in MAC girls basketball action on Thursday night
ST. MARYS - A 10-2 run to open the fourth quarter propelled Kenton to a 56-51 victory over St. Marys on Thursday night at Murotech Court.
The win k