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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Tuesday, May 19th, 2020
Virus statistics available
Mercer County virus cases reach 142
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District launched its online COVID-19 dashboard on Monday and reported five new confirmed cases of the virus, raising the county's total to 142.
No new cases were reported in Auglaize County.
Four of the newly c [More]
Obituaries on May 19th, 2020
Ronald Houts
Ronald S. Houts, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Deborah Pottkotter
Deborah M. "Deb" Pottkotter, age 56, of Fort Recovery, died May 18, 2020 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Carl Strobel Jr.
Carl P. Strobel, Jr., age 88, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 8:10 am at Celina Manor. [More]
James Schmerge
James P. Schmerge, age 63, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his daughter's residence in New Knoxville on May 18, 2020 at 12:10 am. [More]
Josephine Zeik
Josephine L. Zeik, 86, of Rockford passed away at 2:15 AM on May 17, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 19th, 2020
Minster schools policies change due to pandemic
MINSTER - School board members on Monday adjusted several policies to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Board members approved seve
Gilmore resigns position on board
CELINA - Matt Gilmore's 20-year stretch on the board of education came to an end on Monday night as the Celina native announced his immediate resignation.
Workers need to prepare public pool
Ambassador Pool may open June 1
FORT RECOVERY - Council members on Monday learned Ambassador Pool may open on June 1 after the governor recently announced pools can open in late May
Board OKs seeking bids for building
Fort district plans new bus building
FORT RECOVERY - School board members on Monday authorized superintendent Larry Brown and treasurer Deanna Knapke to seek bids to build a bus maintenance and service building.
Change due to the virus
Celina Memorial event canceled
CELINA - Organizers have canceled Celina's Memorial Day services at North Shore Park, according to a news release.
Keeping it in the family
Branden Rushton takes over as Celina head girls basketball coach
When Cenzie Rushton accepted an assistant coaching position at Ohio Northern University, Celina did not have to look far to find her replacement as girls basketball coach.
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