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, September 27th, 2019
Lots for Soldiers teams with school program
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact construction students plan to team up with Lots for Soldiers to build a home for a deserving veteran next school year.
Lots for Soldiers board member Tim Rosengarten said the partnership with Tri Star "is huge."
"It's a community working together to benefit a veteran," he added. [More]
Marion hands Fort Recovery first MAC loss, creates 4-way tie in standings
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - Anthony Chappel knew what attendees were probably thinking after one set was complete between his Marion Local Flyers and Fort Recovery on Thursday night.
"Everybody probably thought (we'd lose or be swept) after that first set with the exception of about 17-18 people," he said. [More]
Obituaries on September 27th, 2019
Brenda Lee (Spicer) Palma, age 52, of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Nancy L. Muhlenkamp, age 77, of rural Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on September 27th, 2019
Subscriber stories on September 27th, 2019
CELINA - The Ohio House Democratic Caucus aims to restore the state's promise of prosperity through a series of core beliefs, State Rep. Kristin Boggs, D-Columbus, assured a large crowd at the Mercer County Democrats Unity Dinner on Thursday night.
COLDWATER - The Dave and Jon Stose families won the outstanding cooperator award at the all ag banquet on Thursday evening at the Coldwater American Legion hall.
CELINA - Township Line Road between Koenig Road and Lange Road in Recovery and Granville townships will be closed for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster boys golf team continued its hot run with a big win at the Division III sectional tournament on Thursday at Colonial Golfers Club in Lima.
CELINA - With a big matchup at St. Marys coming up Tuesday, Celina needed to make sure it was ready for Thursday's Western Buckeye League girls soccer match with Wapakoneta.