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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Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
New Bremen council OKs left turn lane
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - Council members on Monday approved proceeding to add left turn lanes at the intersection of Washington and Plum streets despite homeowners' continued resistance.
Members voted 5-1 for the project and to apply for a grant that could pay for up to 50 percent of the cost. The deadline to apply is in October. Member Jim Kronenberger cast the only dissenting vote. [More]
Cheryl Ann completes privatization process
By Cheryl McKirnan
CELINA - Cheryl Ann board members on Monday learned Mercer County has completed the privatization process required by the state.
As a private entity, the board will contract with private providers for client services rather than employ all providers. [More]
Local grads look to help Polar Bears repeat in OAC
College Notes
By Colin Foster
The goal is simple for the Ohio Northern volleyball team this season: Repeat as Ohio Athletic Conference champions.
The Polar Bears will have the help of some former local standouts.
Four athletes from the Midwest Athletic Conference - Madison Broering (St. Henry), Kristin Langston (Versailles), Paige Hartings (Coldwater) and Jordyn Heitbrink (Minster) - will suit up for ONU, which finished last season 27-4 and 9-0 in OAC play. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2017
Robert Howard
Robert "Buz" Howard, 74, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 11:38 P.M. Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his residence. [More]
Margaret Laux
Margaret C. Laux, age 76, of Celina, died on August 27, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Junior Robbins
Junior Lee Robbins, 86, passed away on August 26, 2017 at Otterbein in St. Marys. [More]
Henrietta Will
Henrietta C. Will, 92, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on August 27, 2017, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2017
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2017
Fitness course proposed at Celina's Eastview Park
Parks and rec committee meeting set for Sept. 11 for public input
CELINA - City officials may add a fitness obstacle course to draw more children and adults to Eastview Park.
With talk of the new Bryson Park Distr
St. Henry residents address seatbelt usage
ST. HENRY - As council members debated a proposed ordinance covering golf carts on village streets, residents voiced concerns for children riding in the carts' back seat.
St. Marys eyes inspections for illegal sewer hookups
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday learned the city's legal team is drafting legislation to allow inspectors to check for illegal connections to the city's sanitary sewers.
Auglaize residents healthy overall
County officials discuss results of 2017 Community Health Assessment
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents are healthy overall, according to recently released survey results.
Results from the 2017 Community Health A
Bones case: Forensic evidence points to where homicide victim may have lived
CELINA - New forensic test results indicate possible locations where an unidentified homicide victim may have lived in the past 10 years.
A second
Coldwater council to study off-road vehicle ordinance
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday night said they will give a second look to the ordinance regulating off-road vehicles being used within village limits.
Washout at the Elks
Rain postpones several golf matches for local teams
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Monday's stormy weather prompted the cancellation of some events.
At the Mercer County Elks, a do
Finally, football season has begun
Computer Points In Review
A few changes were implemented this season in Ohio high school football that affect the playoffs, which will be happening in 10 weeks. The biggest w
Wenning signs with Bills
From Staff and Wire Reports
In need of a quarterback going into Thursday's final preseason game due to injuries, Buffalo signed Coldwater graduate Keith Wenning on Monday after a tryout.
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