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.
CELINA - A Montezuma woman faces arson charges related to an October fire that officials had quickly deemed suspicious.
Natasha M. Thomas, 30, made her initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday to face charges of aggravated arson, a second-degree felony, and arson, a fourth-degree felony. [More]
Marion wins third straight OVISCO title, Redskins beat Bulldogs for third place
By Tom Haines
CELINA - The final day of the 35th annual OVISCO Classic saw a nailbiter of a game that was decided on a missed shot in the final seconds. Then there was the championship game.
Marion Local led Coldwater by 19 going into the fourth quarter and kept up the pressure to secure a 55-31 win and its third consecutive tournament title at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Mayor Robert Parker at Tuesday's final council meeting of the year recapped the past 12 months' accomplishments and discussed plans for 2021.
CELINA - Mercer County officials have taken the next step in preparing for the Montezuma draining improvement project, awarding a $55,000 contract to Access Engineering Solutions for related engineering services.
WAPAKONETA - Three new deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Auglaize County on Tuesday, raising the county's death toll to 42 since the beginning of the pandemic.
COLUMBUS - The father of a Fort Recovery teacher who was sentenced to 21 years in prison is opposing county officials' request to have the Ohio Supreme Court reconsider its decision ordering the officials to release records they have withheld.
