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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Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
Living with Alzheimer's
Area residents fighting for their loved ones, others
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Alzheimer's disease is challenging for both those affected and their families, which is why several local people dealing with the affliction are dedicated to improving the lives of others.
Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and roughly 5.7 million Americans are living with the disease according to Alzheimer's Association information. [More]
Celina, Elida play to tie
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Celina had strong defense, solid midfield play and was consistently on the attack against Elida.
All that was missing was a win.
Celina scored with just under 30 minutes left to play in the match, but Elida leveled the score eight minutes later to finish in a 1-1 draw in Western Buckeye League girls' soccer action on Tuesday night at the soccer stadium. [More]
Obituaries on September 5th, 2018
Karen Hays
Karen S. Hays, 69, a lifelong Rockford resident, died unexpectedly on Monday morning, September 3, 2018 at Mercer Health Emergency Room in Coldwater. [More]
Dennis Parent
Dennis Parent, 63, St. Marys, died Sept. 3, 2018, at The Ohio State University [More]
Junior Stines
Junior Stines, 77, St. Marys, died Sept. 3, 2018, at his residence.
Services [More]
Local pictures on September 5th, 2018
Subscriber stories on September 5th, 2018
Rockford
Mobile homes removed for park expansion
ROCKFORD - All the mobile homes next to Shanes Park have been removed, village administrator Jeff Long told council members at Tuesday's meeting.
Liquor petition
Board upholds rejection
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday upheld their decision to reject a local liquor option petition, saying the form was deficient.
Minster Council OKs two-way stops
Bids accepted for curb projects
MINSTER - Council members voted unanimously at Tuesday's meeting to install two-way stop signs on Stonegate Drive at Seventh Street and on Columbia Drive at State Route 66.
Local group preps for arts, ale event
CELINA - Celina Merchants Association members on Tuesday morning discussed final details of the upcoming Fall Arts and Ale Festival.
The festival i
Technically sound
Cardinals sweep Roughriders to stay unbeaten
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen student section led the crowd in the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" after they experienced technical difficulties at The Nest on Tuesday.
Local Roundup
Coldwater spikers cruise past Wapak
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater improved to 5-3 in volleyball action with a 3-0 win at Wapakoneta in non-conference play on Tuesday.
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