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, June 22nd, 2019
Rain totals rising up to historic level
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Rainfall levels not seen in decades have accumulated in Celina over the past two months, local weatherman Dennis Howick said.
Celina residents in May endured rain accumulating to 7.28 inches, well above the 2.5-inch average, he said. Heav [More]
Officials warn of need for vaccine
By Leslie Gartrell
  CELINA - Mercer County Health District Director of Nursing and Communicable Disease Coordinator Julia Shaffer is spreading the word about immunization rates in Mercer County as the national measles outbreak continues to spread.
Measles is a highl [More]
Grand Lake splits DH with Licking County
By Colin Foster
CELINA - The beer was flowing Friday night at Montgomery Field.
As for the Grand Lake Mariners, they sipped on sweet victory and also tasted bitter defeat.
Tristan Haught threw a complete-game gem as Grand Lake opened Friday's doubleheader with a 1-0, seven-inning victory over the Licking County Settlers. In the late game, Licking County scored three runs in the fifth while three different pitchers continuously worked out of jams in a 3-1 win. [More]
Obituaries on June 22nd, 2019
Shirley Huffman
Shirley Ann Huffman, age 82, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Otterbein retirement living center in St. Marys. [More]
John 'Casie' Slonkosky
John Paul "Casey" Slonkosky, 63, Minster, passed into eternity on June 21, 2019 at his home in Minster, Ohio. [More]
Ivan Miller
Ivan L. Miller, age 98 of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:17 am June 21, 2019 at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 22nd, 2019
State seeks targeted aid
Governor to file new federal assistance plea
NEW WESTON - Ohio Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda met with area farmers on Friday morning to discuss the planting struggles created by this year's historic rainfall.
Author writes of love for his hometown
Bernard details history on St. Henry street
CINCINNATI - Allen Bernard left St. Henry long ago to pursue a college education and profession, but the village in which he grew up left an indelible stamp on his heart and mind.
FEMA to visit twister victims
COLUMBUS - Disaster Survivor Assistance specialists will be in the area soon to help tornado survivors.
The specialists will be canvasing the area
Pitchers' duel
Cavs, Tribe split ACME doubleheader
COLDWATER - Fort Recovery and Coldwater were scheduled to play two games in ACME baseball action on Friday night at Veterans Field.
The first game
Thwaits solid in two starts
Staff and Wire Reports
Fort Recovery graduate Nick Thwaits made his second start Thursday night for the Tri-City Dust Devils, the San Diego Padres' Class-A short-season affiliate of the Northwest League.
ACME Roundup
Uhlenhake perfect against Celina
Compiled by Colin Foster
St. Henry's Ryan Uhlenhake was 'pitcher' perfect on Friday night.
Uhlenhake threw a perfect game - striking out 10 without issuing a walk in St. Henry's 14-0, five-inning win over Celina at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
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