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
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
By William Kincaid
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old Celina male involved in a car accident on Thursday night has died, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Andrew Taylor succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, the sheriff's office learned on Sunday. [More]
St. Marys' Elston proud to be part of Michigan's title team
By Tom Haines
Twenty-six years ago, St. Marys alumnus Mike Elston was a student assistant on the Michigan football team as it went undefeated and was named the national champion by the Associated Press.
Two weeks ago, he was on the sideline at NRG Stadium in Houston for the College Football Playoff championship game, helping coach the Wolverines' defense as it shut down Washington for a 34-13 victory and a return to the top of college football. [More]
Obituaries on January 23rd, 2024
Michael C. Niekamp, "Spiker", age 76 of St. Henry, went home to be with his Lor [More]
Eugene "Gene" Ernest Kramer, age 86, Versailles, passed peacefully away of natu [More]
Phyllis (Roessner) Griesdorn, age 84 of Coldwater, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Danny Lee Williams, 54, of Celina, died at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Jan. 12, 2024 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on January 23rd, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 23rd, 2024
ST. HENRY- A Kentucky company is looking to put up a new weather radar system in St. Henry.
Climavision of Louisville, Kentucky, wants to install
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel at Monday night's city council meeting announced the managing partner of a firm hired to train city officials has agreed to provide the services at no cost, waiving the $52,000 previously agreed to by councilors.
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday evening authorized city officials to apply for $1.3 million in grant funding to proceed with Phase 4 of the Spring Street reconstruction project.
Larry Topp admitted that he had set a few dates over the years when he would finally retire as boys cross country and track and field coach at Minster.
Alumni Notes
Liz Homan will be doubly honored later this week.
The 2008 Celina High School graduate will be inducted this weekend into the Merle Gilliland Duqu
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina fell behind 20-3 after one quarter and could not recover, and the Bulldogs lost to Allen East 62-35 in non-conference girls basketball on Monday night in Harrod.