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
Friday, July 19th, 2024
Greenville plant would be used to train personnel
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- The Darke County Fire Chiefs Association plans to construct a $1 million-plus live fire training facility in Greenville that will be accessible to area fire departments.
The non-profit association was established in 1984 to foster unity among departments. It's made up of 21 fire departments serving all of Darke County and portions of Mercer, Miami, Preble and Shelby counties. [More]
Obituaries on July 19th, 2024
Sylvia Rose Poeppelman, 90, formerly of Osgood, Ohio, died on Friday, July 5 at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. [More]
Debrah Jean Leugers, 71, of Celina, OH died 8:00 a.m. Sunday July 14, 2024 at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on July 19th, 2024
Subscriber stories on July 19th, 2024
CELINA - School board members said they don't yet have a precise dollar amount of the forthcoming grades 7-12 building, nor have they made any decisions on a master athletic facilities plan.
WAPAKONETA - The Court of Ohio Third Appellate District in a 2-1 vote this week reversed two felony convictions against former Wapakoneta Mayor Thomas Stinebaugh.
Gravel takes the lead late to win $100,000 Joker's Jackpot
ROSSBURG - Thursday night's $100,000 to-win Joker's Jackpot at Eldora Speedway turned into a survival of the fittest, but when the smoke cleared and the dust settled, David Gravel collected his first "major" event win at Eldora.
As the Grand Lake Tagged Fish Frenzy hits its halfway point, there's a lot of prize fish still swimming free.
Matt Patten, one of the organizers and the owner of East Side Bait and Tackle in St. Marys, said only 27 tagged fish have been caught as of Tuesday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake began its final run of six games in the regular season facing Michigan. The Monarchs scored four runs in
CELINA - Eight contestants will compete for scholarships and a prize package in the 2025 Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant on Sunday at the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater in the Bryson Park District, weather permitting.