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
Saturday, July 6th, 2019
Courthouse fan looks for guides
By William Kincaid
CELINA - During a lengthy and robust law enforcement career that started in 1971 and continues to this day, Kip Wright said one role in particular has given him considerable satisfaction - courthouse tour guide.
Wright, 69, said nothing beats the experience of having adults walk up to him to ask if he remembers taking them as a child on a tour of the Mercer County Courthouse 30 years ago. He then knows he's made a lifelong impact. [More]
Obituaries on July 6th, 2019
Harold D. Miracle, age 80, of Celina, passed away at 8:08 A.M., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his residence. [More]
Elaine F. Braun, age 84, of Celina and previously of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 12:57 pm at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on July 6th, 2019
Subscriber stories on July 6th, 2019
Experts share cool tips
CELINA - Health experts are urging people to look out for signs of heat-related illness in others, themselves and their pets as summer temperatures rise.
CELINA - Beginning Monday, Disaster Recovery Centers across Ohio will be closed on Sundays and operate under new hours, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency news release.
Mercer County ACME Sectional
COLDWATER - The postseason makes for interesting contests. That was especially true in the opening games of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
Auglaize-Shelby ACME Sectional
MINSTER - The Shelby County League swept the Midwest Athletic Conference on Friday in the Auglaize-Shelby Sectional at Melcher Street Park in Minster.
Russia stunned New Bremen with a 2-1 victory in the opening game. Fort Loramie got rolling late to defeat Minster 12-3 in the nightcap.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake and Michigan split a GLSCL doubleheader on Friday at Montgomery Field, moving the Mariners to 12-13 on the season.