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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Friday, May 17th, 2019
Report: Celina economy fastest-growing in state
By Tom Stankard
Recent data show Celina has the fastest-growing economy of all Ohio cities, according to an Ohio State University economist.
"Since 2010, Celina is growing 20 times faster than the U.S. non-metro (rural) average in terms of jobs," OSU economist Mark Partridge said. [More]
Deitsch hits grand slam in Redskins' win
By Mike Ernst
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Rylee Deitsch had a night to remember against Parkway in Thursday evening's Division IV sectional final at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
The senior limited Parkway to just four hits in going the distance on the mound and at the plate, he knocked in five runs - including a third-inning grand slam home run - to lead St. Henry to an 8-1 victory in its postseason opener. [More]
Obituaries on May 17th, 2019
Lou Ann Timmerman
Lou Ann Timmerman, age 87 of Philothea, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in St. Henry. [More]
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Local governments will gain from gas tax hike
Increase takes effect July 1
CELINA - Mercer County political subdivisions stand to receive a substantial boost in street and bridge revenue in 2020 from the recently enacted state gas tax hike that takes effect July 1.
Pitch to sell craft beer at local ballpark brews interest
CELINA - Grand Lake Mariners' governing board members want to sell locally made craft beer at Montgomery Field to boost attendance at the team's games.
Parkway graduation set Sunday
ROCKFORD - Diplomas will be given to 69 Parkway High School graduates during the commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the high school gymnasium.
Commissioners advise SWCD officials to advertise van
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday asked a county agency to advertise the sale of its used van via sealed bid to avoid running afoul of the state auditor's office.
Celina bows out
LIMA - As the seventh inning began for Celina, coach Nicole Driggs had a brush with déjà vu.
Unfortunately, it was not déjà vu all over again
Total team effort
Minster tops rival Bremen in title game
WAPAKONETA - Minster swung its bats well while pitcher Jenna Poeppelman tamed New Bremen Thursday.
A total team effort on the field resulted in a convincing 11-1, six-inning victory over rival New Bremen in Thursday's OHSAA Division IV Wapakoneta District Championship.
Cardinals hold off Flyers
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen made the most of its limited scoring opportunities and Spencer Alig did the rest.
The Cardinal southpaw pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out 12, to lift New Bremen to a 3-0 victory over Marion Local in the Division IV sectional final Thursday at New Bremen.
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Wildcats roll in opener
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jack Heitbrink's two-run home run in the fifth inning broke a 1-1 tie and started a nine-run outburst as Minster defeated Crestview 10-1 in the Division IV sectional final on Thursday at Hanover Street Park.
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