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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Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Redskins, Flyers advance
St. Henry knocks out New Bremen, Marion escapes Fort
By Tom Haines
  WAPAKONETA - The St. Henry boys basketball team earned an upset and Marion Local narrowly dodged one, setting up a third meeting of the Redskins and the Flyers in the Division IV Wapakoneta district final.
The Redskins rode pinpoint outside shooting and a strong all-around effort to a 58-45 victory over New Bremen in the first game at Redskin Gymnasium on Tuesday, and Marion Local survived a slugfest for a 35-34 win over Fort Recovery in the nightcap. [More]
Obituaries on March 1st, 2023
James Opperman
James F. Opperman, age 84, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 A.M. at his home in New Bremen. [More]
Gerald Johns
Gerald "Pops" Johns, 82, of St. Marys, died 6:35 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on March 1st, 2023
Subscriber stories on March 1st, 2023
A Huge Solar System
Minster and Virginia firm agree on energy storage
MINSTER - The village is gaining a new partner in its solar energy system.
Village council members at a special meeting Tuesday night approved an energy storage agreement with Summit Ridge Energy based in Arlington, Virginia.
Some city officials could get big raises
CELINA - Some of the city's top officeholders may see sizable pay raises next year.
City council members this week passed first reading of an ordinance establishing the salaries of the mayor, law director, auditor, treasurer, council president and council members.
Mendon considers a police presence
MENDON - Village council president Terry Seibert was sworn in as mayor during Tuesday's regular meeting after John Siano resigned due to personal reasons.
New Bremen fire officials oppose ban on rocket's red glare
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Fire Chief Dan Voress and assistant chief Lee Kuenning spoke out against a proposed ban on fireworks at Tuesday night's regular council meeting.
Bicentennial committee plans year-long celebration
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Bicentennial Committee has planned a year-long celebration to commemorate the city's founding 200 years ago.
Kraig Noble, chairman of the committee, gave an overview of the city's history, past anniversary celebrations and plans for festivities this year.
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