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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Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
Coldwater department gaining K-9
By William Kincaid
CELINA - One of Mercer County Sheriff's Office's two K-9s will accompany deputy Kevin Wynk when he leaves on Nov. 7 to join the Coldwater Police Department.
Mercer County commissioners Greg Homan, Rick Muhlenkamp and Jerry Laffin on Tuesday morning approved sheriff Jeff Grey's request to transfer K-9 Franko to Coldwater Police Department at no cost. [More]
So Close
Celina falls on penalty kicks in regional semis
By Gary R. Rasberry
FINDLAY - The way Celina and Oak Harbor were playing, it appeared it would take all night to decide a winner.
After eighty minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of overtime with the score knotted at 1-1, the Division II girls soccer regional semifinal came down to penalty kicks. [More]
Obituaries on October 30th, 2019
Doris Shroyer
Doris M. Shroyer, 79, of Saint Marys, fell asleep on Saturday, October 26, 2019 [More]
Richard Houts Jr.
Richard A. Houts Jr., 56, Buckland, died on Oct. 26, 2019, at his residence. [More]
Karen Williams
Karen (Siefring) Williams, 64, St. Marys, died on October 28, 2019, at her resi [More]
Local pictures on October 30th, 2019
Subscriber stories on October 30th, 2019
Loans OK'd for 2 business expansions
$235,000 approved for machine shop, eye-care business
CELINA - Two area businesses are looking to expand their footprints with the help of revolving loans approved by Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday morning.
Decision 2019
Candidates vie for Rockford mayor
ROCKFORD - Longtime mayor Amy Joseph is being challenged by newcomer Margaret Gehle, who wants to be more active in the village.

Margaret Gehle
Gehle, 73, married Keith, who is now deceased, and has five children: Steve, Allen (deceased), Jennifer, Jim and Marie.
Decision 2019
Two seeking St. Marys council seat
ST. MARYS - St. Marys Ward 2 City Council member Ken Koverman is being challenged by newcomer Ashley Randolph in the Nov. 5 general election.

Ken
Board considering fixing up building
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities Board members are considering several improvements to their building.
Board superintend
Mendon council discusses tower
MENDON - Village council members met briefly to discuss final plans for the water tower project and approve routine resolutions on Tuesday evening.
Celina business overcomes tornado
CELINA - Celina resident Sandi Watercutter is set to reopen Hometown Creations for this first time since the May 27 tornado swept through her store.
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