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
Thursday, April 20th, 2023
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Coldwater Fire Department is leading the charge to raise money to build a fire training tower, fire chief David Penno said at this week's spring township association meeting.
Plans call for constructing a $600,000-plus two-story steel structure with training rooms on property near the Coldwater Fire Department at 1020 N. Second St. Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on April 20th, 2023
Henry Paul Herman, age 97, formerly of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Otterbein, surrounded by his children. [More]
Gerald A. Hirschfeld, age 85, of New Bremen, died unexpectedly at his home. [More]
June (Fischer) Danback went home to be with her Savior and Lord on April 17, 2023 at the age of 88. [More]
Local pictures on April 20th, 2023
Subscriber stories on April 20th, 2023
CELINA - Coldwater Fire Chief David Penno said he plans to run for the Mercer County commissioner seat currently held by Jerry Laffin, R-Coldwater, in the 2024 election cycle.
FORT RECOVERY - The village wastewater lagoons have started to stink slightly as temperatures warm, village council members heard at this week's regular meeting.
MONTEZUMA - Village council members on Wednesday night learned a dumpster has been secured for the upcoming village cleanup and also discussed a sinkhole at the town park.
CELINA - Huwer Road between Homan and Clune-Stucke roads in Marion Township will be closed for a bridge replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
St. Marys gets shut out by Elida in WBL tennis match
ST. MARYS - Coming off its first Western Buckeye League loss of the season, the St. Marys boys tennis team knew it was in for another challenge with Elida coming to the Minster Bank Courts on Wednesday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Madison Wendel fired a no-hitter as Coldwater improved to 9-3 in softball action in defeating Mississinawa Valley 19-0 in five innings on Wednesday in a rescheduled game from Monday.