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, October 22nd, 2022
By Bob Tomaszewski
CELINA - As November looms around the corner and temperatures continue to cool, area boat owners are preparing to winterize their boats for the season.
Rob Merrell, manager at Kozy Marina, said the shop is in the full swing of getting Grand Lake's boats ready for the winter. [More]
By Tom Haines
ST. MARYS - Celina took the lead with 10 minutes remaining in the game, but St. Marys wasn't about to be denied.
The Roughriders ran off a nearly five-minute drive to tie the game, then marched down the field for the game-winning touchdown with [More]
Obituaries on October 22nd, 2022
Lynn B. Kruse, age 73, of Coldwater passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022, at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. [More]
Jenna L. Albers age 36 and her daughter Veda Lea Albers died unexpectedly on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on October 22nd, 2022
Subscriber stories on October 22nd, 2022
Democrat Tamie Wilson, Delaware, is challenging incumbent 4th District U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, in the Nov. 8 general election.
The two wil
ST. HENRY - Two St. Henry residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 119 and Burkettsville-St. Henry Road on Thursday afternoon.
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - Auglaize County is receiving a $1 million grant to rehabilitate 10 owner-occupied homes, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Development.
West Bank Stories
A Cincinnati Post full-page special report on May 26, 1894, featured the resort city of Celina, touting Lake Mercer as an angler's paradise stocked with black bass, channel catfish, sunfish and perch.
COLDWATER - What started as a highly-anticipated battle of state-ranked, undefeated teams turned out to be another game of total domination by Marion Local.
MINSTER - From the opening drive of the game, Versailles dominated on the line of scrimmage against Minster. An advantage of 313 yards rushing for the Tigers to 25 yards for the Wildcats carried Versailles to a 35-6 victory at Memorial Field.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
St. Henry overcame a 300-yard passing night by Fort Recovery's Cale Rammel for a 22-21 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference football game at Wally Post Athletic Complex on Friday.