Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Monday, October 12th, 2020

1 killed in ATV accident

From staff reports

GIBSON TOWNSHIP - A Portland, Indiana, teenager died late Friday night after striking a utility pole with a four-wheeler, according to a news release.

Mercer County Sheriff's deputies were reportedly called to Indiana-Ohio State Line Road, just north of Fox Road, at 11:55 p.m. to a report of a crash.

An initial investigation found that Jake D. Muhlenkamp, 15, had been operating a 2020 Polaris 570 four-wheeler, heading northbound on State Line Road. For an unknown reason, Muhlenkamp reportedly drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead by medical personnel at the scene.

The crash is currently under investigation. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Fort Recovery fire and police departments and St. Henry EMS.

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House explodes, 1 missing

Cause of the explosion is under investigation

CHICKASAW - First responders searched through debris for a missing woman Sunday evening after an explosion destroyed one house and damaged a neighboring one. [More]

Bouncing back

Bulldogs get win over Cavaliers

CELINA - The Coldwater defense held tough for a while, but in the end Celina broke through.

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Theory: Lack of oxygen raises Grand Lake microcystin levels

CELINA - Low oxygen levels experienced in Grand Lake this summer may be the cause of an uptick in microcystin levels, according to a theory from associate professor of biology and research coordinator Stephen Jacquemin.

Area history celebrated in Rockford mural

Colorful wall dedicated Sunday

ROCKFORD - A crowd gathered Sunday outside the Rockford Fire Department to view the dedication of a mural showcasing some of the prominent historical figures that helped shape the area into what it is today.

Mercer adds 16 new cases

CELINA - Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 reported over the weekend brought Mercer County's total number of cases to 1,214.

The Auglaize County Health Department did not report any new information by press time.

Weekend Roundup

Runners get final tuneup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater hosted the final tuneup for area cross country teams before league meets and the postseason with the Lions Invitational on Saturday.

Panthers capture playoff opener

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Eli Rich rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another as Parkway won its first game of the season and first playoff game since 1999 with a 36-6 win at St. Bernard-Elmwood Place in the Division VI playoffs on Saturday.