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.
Thousands came to Gordon State Park in the Roaring 20s
By William Kincaid
CELINA - In the early 20th century, Gordon State Park drew revelers from far and near to the northeastern shoreline of Grand Lake with its thrilling rides, massive dance hall and other glitzy attractions.
The 13-acre amusement park built in 1924 near what is now the Villa Nova housing subdivision outside St. Marys operated for nine glorious years until the Depression and a string of calamities brought about its demise. [More]
For a week in August, Mercer and Auglaize County will become a hotbed for professional bowling.
The Professional Bowlers Association Central Region tour hits the Grand Lake area starting today as Minster's Community Lanes hosts the Kremer Roofing Central Classic today through Thursday, with most of the bowlers then making the short trek to Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater for the Bowlerstore.com Central Classic Friday through Sunday. [More]
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors on Monday approved resolutions establishing accounts for incoming grant money to be used for an upcoming water tower project.
CELINA- A Wapakoneta man was arrested in Celina on Friday after allegedly assaulting his mother and stabbing another person, first with a spoon and then a fork.
