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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Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Slow Poison
Area native, fans team up to make album possible
By William Kincaid
NASHVILLE - Ever since 2016, St. Marys native Lori Triplett has had her heart set on releasing a follow-up to her 2009 sophomore album "Safe Place to Land."
Though she would release a handful of singles, plans for a major project fell through.
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A battle to the very end
Bulldogs come up short against Patriots
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Celina football coach Brennen Bader succeeded with a play from his book of tricks early in Friday's Division III playoff game against Dayton Carroll.
But in the end, it was the Patriots who received the treat of a victory.
Fanuel Uwishimwe rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown and three other Patriots had rushing scores as Carroll ended the postseason for the Bulldogs in a 42-39 offensive slugfest at Celina Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 10th, 2020
Bertha 'Birdie' Axe
Bertha May (Birdie) Axe, age 83, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, October 8th at Otterbein, St. Marys. [More]
Kathleen Wolfe
Kathleen (Kathy) Wolfe, age 73, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her residence in Celina. [More]
Michael Pyles
Dr. Michael Pyles, 68, Celina, died on Oct. 9, 2020, at his residence.
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Kevin Hines
Kevin E. Hines, 66, Celina, Ohio died on Oct. 8, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital [More]
Local pictures on October 10th, 2020
Subscriber stories on October 10th, 2020
Mercer SWCD head hired
New board members attend meeting
CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors hired Chad Scott as the new district administrator and technician during their Thursday morning meeting.
Rockford fall fest set
ROCKFORD - Halloween is usually associated with things that go bump in the night, but organizers of Rockford's inaugural Fall Fest hope to make the celebration last all day long.
Mercer County COVID cases near 1,200
CELINA - The total number of COVID-19 cases neared 1,200 in Mercer County as 18 new cases reported Friday raised the county's total to 1,198 as the state recorded a record high number of new cases.
Riders roll past Wave
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders started fast, and any hope of an upset was dashed halfway through the first quarter.
St. Marys recovered fum
Wildcats fall to Rockets
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster played its reserves for most of the game as the Wildcats took a 42-0 loss to Pandora-Gilboa. The game was scheduled after both teams had their playoff opening round games canceled and were advanced to the next round.
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