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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Thursday, August 10th, 2023
Fair gets seal of approval
Attractions setting up for Mercer County Fair
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The 171st Mercer County Fair roars to life Friday with a beefy lineup boasting sea lions, border collies, livestock shows, a BMX bike trick demonstration and, of course, the opening night country concert.
Also in store for fairgoers are rides courtesy of Poor Jack Amusements, carnival games, strolling acts, 4-H projects and exhibitors, fine art displays and over 30 food vendors, according to fair officials. [More]
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Attitudes on health change with times
WAPAKONETA - Nutrition and preventative medicine often go hand in hand, and changes in society's views have had lasting effects on our health, according to the Auglaize County Health Department medical director.
St. Henry poultry farm seeks permit renewal
ST. HENRY - A poultry farm authorized to house up to 300,000 laying hens is asking the Ohio Department of Agriculture to renew its permit to operate for another five years.
Auglaize awards funds to health dept.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners this week awarded $25,000 in Auglaize Development Funds to the county health department to help it carry out a community health assessment.
2 people receive sentences in court
CELINA - Two people were sentenced on a variety of charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Artemis M. S. Smith, 30, was sentenced
Area Roundup
Celina wins Broering Invite
Fleck shoots an 81 to earn tournament medalist
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Girls golf teams from around the area traveled to the Mercer County Elks on Wednesday for the annual Gary Broering M
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