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.
Heavier traffic increases the likelihood of accidents, local law enforcement officers say.
An Ohio State Highway Patrol analysis of traffic data indicates most Grand Lake-area crashes are concentrated in Celina and St. Marys' congested commercial areas. Officers encourage drivers to take particular care in those areas. [More]
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats broke out the big plays early and often, hanging 40 first-half points on the Fort Loramie Redskins during a 40-24 first round Division VII Region 28 playoff victory.
Minster (7-4) takes on top-seeded Crestview next Friday at a site that will be announced on Sunday. The Knights routed Ansonia 63-22 in Convoy. Fort Loramie ends its season with an 8-3 record. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved multiple purchase requests and contracts, including a $259,300 award to Shinn Brothers Inc. of Celina for the raw water feed system at the Beaver Creek Treatment Train.
Colin Clements threw for three touchdowns and St. Marys shut down Sparta Highland for a 48-8 victory in the opening round of the Division IV Region 14 playoffs at Skip Baughman Stadium.
