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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Saturday, September 29th, 2018
Local family fulfills late soldier's wish
Vet wanted to view memorial
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Vietnam War veteran Jerry Amweg had wanted to fly to Washington, D.C., to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for himself.
However, he had lost his battle with lung cancer, a disease that has been linked to the use of Agent Orange in Vietna [More]
Tale of two halves
Flyers pull away from St. Henry for 28-7 victory
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - After one half of football, Marion Local and St. Henry were deadlocked at 7-apiece.
The second half was much different, though.
The Flyers showed up on both sides of the ball and pulled away for a 28-7 victory at Wally Post Athletic Complex to extend their winning streak to 33 games. [More]
Obituaries on September 29th, 2018
Anna Esmonde
Anna L. Esmonde, 101, Celina, died on Sept. 27, 2018, at the Celina Manor nursi [More]
Carl Heiser
Carl "Gene" Heiser, age 86, of Rockford, Ohio, died Monday, September 24, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on September 29th, 2018
Subscriber stories on September 29th, 2018
Contractors have plenty of jobs, too few skilled workers
The local construction industry is blossoming with the increased demand for work, but a shortage of skilled workers has left businesses in a bind.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Defiance beats Celina
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Aaron Cruz threw the first three touchdown passes for Defiance this season and the Defiance defense forced two turnovers to help defeat Celina 28-14 on Friday night at Fred J. Brown Stadium in Defiance.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Indians defeat Panthers
Compiled by Colin Foster and
Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery had come out on the losing end in three straight close games entering Friday's game with Parkway.
Cavaliers shut out Cardinals
COLDWATER - The Coldwater defense shut down New Bremen's offense and the Cavalier offense scored a touchdown in every quarter to win a 28-0 shutout over the Cardinals on Homecoming Night.
Wildcats pull away from Blue Jays
DELPHOS - The Minster Wildcats struggled early against the Delphos St. John's Blue Jays, giving up several long drives. However, the defense came up with big plays when they were needed, allowing the offense the chances needed to score five touchdowns in a 35-14 victory.
Parkway girls finish seventh
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Parkway girls golf team placed seventh at the Division II sectional tournament at Country Acres in Kalida. The tournament was moved to Friday after weather forced a postponement from Tuesday.
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