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
Friday, July 12th, 2019
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A new brewery and taproom called Second Crossing is expected to open in downtown Rockford by the end of the year.
If everything goes as planned, this will be the fourth brewery to open in Mercer County in the last few years.
County commissioners on Thursday approved issuing a $49,000 revolving loan to Mercer County Brewing Co. doing business as Second Crossing at 142 N. Main St., Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on July 12th, 2019
John Cron, age 94 of West Jefferson, OH, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. [More]
Rev. James T. "Jim" Egbert, 88, formerly of Cincinnati, died at 11:13 a.m. July 10, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. [More]
Cathy A. Greber, age 59, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2019 at 10:54 pm at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Thomas J. Mertz, Sr. age 84 of Minster passed away at 9 PM on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Elizabeth A. "Bets" Mertz, age 61 of St. Henry, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at State of the Heart Care, Care Clinic, Greenville, Ohio. [More]
Kathy Winkle, 63, Rockford, died on July 11, 2019, at Celina Manor nursing home [More]
Local pictures on July 12th, 2019
Subscriber stories on July 12th, 2019
Board hears of manure issues
CELINA - Manure that a St. Henry dairy operation reportedly discharged into Beaver Creek within the distressed Grand Lake Watershed is believed to have led to the death of several fish near Depweg Road.
CELINA - A former kindergarten teacher will be sentenced on July 30 for three third-degree felony charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and one unclassified misdemeanor charge of failure to comply with underage alcohol laws.
CHICKASAW - Voters will be asked to replace the village's 3-mill operating levy during the Nov. 5 election.     Village council members on Wednesday approved a resolution to place the item on the ballot as the levy is set to expire next year.
Victims of the May 27 tornado who are wondering where to go for help can seek aid from a number of local business and organizations.
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COLUMBUS - Victims of the tornado who have already received Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance but are facing longer-than-expected home repairs may be eligible for additional rental assistance.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake spotted St. Clair six runs over the first three innings and could only manage to halve the deficit as the