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
Saturday, September 10th, 2022
Commissioners to decide on solar, wind energy
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The future of Mercer County's landscape is in the hands of county commissioners who will determine if and where certain sized wind farms and solar facilities can be constructed or significantly modified in unincorporated areas.
At present they appear to be leaning toward banning such projects in most of the unincorporated areas of Mercer County. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - In a much-closer game than the final score indicated, Minster used big plays on offense, defense and special teams to secure a 41-21 victory over Fort Recovery. When crucial moments in the game arrived, the Wildcats responded in all three phases of the game. [More]
Obituaries on September 10th, 2022
Betty Lou Thomas, age 91, of Celina, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Marion J. Evers, 64, of Wendelin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Margaret Alice Krogman, 99, Mendon, died at her residence on Sept. 9, 2022.
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Herbert B. Luedeke, age 53, of Botkins, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home in Botkins. [More]
Local pictures on September 10th, 2022
Subscriber stories on September 10th, 2022
Cardinals hold off Tigers
NEW BREMEN - After an 85-yard touchdown drive to open the second half, New Bremen turned the game over to its defense, and the Cardinals proved to be impregnable.
ST. HENRY - After Parkway's offense scored 49 points in its first win two weeks ago, the Panthers' defense stepped up on Friday night.
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ST. MARYS - After a sizzling start, St. Marys cooled off and let Ottawa-Glandorf back into the game Friday night.
"We are hot and cold here. We've been like that for four weeks," St. Marys head coach Bo Frye said.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina scored 27 straight points in the second and third quarters and never looked back in picking up its second win of the season, beating Kenton 27-7 at Robinson Field in Hardin County in Western Buckeye League football action.
ROSSBURG - An overflow crowd saw a little bit of everything Friday night at Eldora Speedway as veteran Dale McDowell and Bobby Pierce picked up $12,000 World 100 preliminary feature wins.