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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Friday, March 27th, 2020
2nd local virus case reported
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A second person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Mercer County, according to a Mercer County Health District news release issued Thursday evening.
The district received results around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, district administrator Jason Menchhofer said. Testing was reportedly completed at an Ohio Department of Health testing lab. [More]
Cooped-up kids go on a bear hunt
Residents put toys, drawings in windows of their homes
By Amy Kronenberger
Bears have been popping up all over the area, peeking out of windows and perching on porches, waiting to be discovered by families on the hunt.
Care Bears have invaded Brooke Wente's shop, Lather: A Hair Company for Him and Her in New Bremen, but for her and her three kids, Lucy, 6; Jack, 4; and Olive, 2, the hunt didn't end there. By Wednesday morning, her kids were excited to hit the sidewalks to see just how many bears they could find lurking in the community. [More]
OHSAA cancels winter tourneys
From staff reports
The Ohio High School Athletic Association formally canceled the remaining winter sports tournaments on Thursday, as expected with schools remaining closed due to an order from Gov. Mike DeWine.
In a news release, OHSAA executive director Jerry Snodgrass stated that the continued priority was the health of athletes and fans. [More]
Obituaries on March 27th, 2020
Elizabeth Lange
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Lange, age 97, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on the evening of March 24, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Rosemary Hagar
Rosemary Lu "Rosie" Hagar, age 84, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Jethrow Tuttle
Jethrow Tuttle, 77, of Saint Marys, died 5:26 P.M. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home. [More]
James 'Doc' Vaughn
James F. "Doc" Vaughn DDS, age 82, of Fort Recovery, passed away on March 26, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on March 27th, 2020
Subscriber stories on March 27th, 2020
St. Marys cold case will get new look
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County Sheriff's investigators are asking the public for help as they try to solve a 41-year-old murder that took place at a St. Marys carryout.
No gym? No problem
Fitness buffs getting outdoors, exercising alone during pandemic
Kelly and Mike Hoying are trying to keep their focus on fitness despite having their business closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Our livelihood
Help is available for small businesses
Financial aid is available for small-business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic from the Small Business Administration.
Economic Injury Dis
Meeting canceled
The following event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• The regular quarterly meeting of the Wabash River Conservancy District s
Dream Team
Link shines in senior season
ST. HENRY - The 2019-20 basketball season was different for St. Henry.
After making the state final four a season before, graduation hit the team hard. Of the five seniors on this year's team, only Riley Link and Ben Evers saw significant playing time the season before.
Dream Team
Bierlein puts up big numbers
NEW KNOXVILLE - Although its record stood at 2-21, New Knoxville showed signs of promise numerous times this past season in spite of having just nine players in the high school program.
Fans, coaches, players have baseball blues
Romie Schwieterman and Joe Bidlack were hanging out together in Mercer County on Thursday afternoon.
They would have rather been in Cincinnati for their annual Opening Day trip.
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