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, December 11th, 2021
'O Holy Night'
Collection of Nativities in Maria Stein
By William Kincaid
MARIA STEIN - More than 80 Nativity sets embodying multiple cultures, perspectives, time periods and artistic forms are on display through Jan. 9 at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics.
Though the sets vary in size, shape, color and ethnicity - and in some cases, species - they all share an important commonality - a loving depiction of the birth of Jesus Christ, the real reason for the Christmas season, said Shrine officials. [More]
Cards rally past Cats
By Dave Stilwell
MINSTER - After falling behind by 11 points late in the third quarter, New Bremen outscored Minster 20-5 down the stretch to post a 46-42 victory over the Wildcats in the Midwest Athletic Conference lid-lifter Friday night at the Minster Middle School Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on December 11th, 2021
Irwin Bailey
Irwin Paul Bailey, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home in Portland. [More]
Evelyn Brosher
Evelyn L. Brosher, age 86, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 3:11 pm at Mercer Health in Coldwater on December 9, 2021. [More]
Lori Brunswick
Lori M. Brunswick, age 62 of Celina, died on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Kenneth Geise
Kenneth Henry Geise, age 83, Minster, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence late Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 11th, 2021
Farmers learn about carbon credits
ST. HENRY - About 40 interested individuals attended a meeting Thursday at Romer's Catering to learn about carbon credits and what the future may hold for farmers.
Winter snowplow advice
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart asks residents to be considerate of snowplow crews this winter to allow for safe and efficient clearing of roads.
Bulldogs struggle against Cougars
CELINA - Van Wert hit its first five shots and scored 17 first-quarter points while Celina could only muster three short jumpers, and after eight minutes the Cougars had what proved to be an insurmountable lead.
Blue Jays edge Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Delphos St. John's outscored Fort Recovery 21-12 in the final quarter to rally for a 52-48 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball action on Friday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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