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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Friday, November 1st, 2024
Dry Conditions Mean Field Fires
Much of Mercer, Auglaize counties under severe drought
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Although Thursday brought a bit of rain to the area, most of Mercer and Auglaize counties remain under a severe drought that has contributed to a spate of field fires of late.
Multiple field fires have been reported in the Grand Lake region since Oct. 24, including a few that broke out simultaneously in different locations. [More]
Candidates have different ideas, different goals
5th Congressional District
By Erin Gardner
  Voters on Nov. 5 will decide whether Republican Bob Latta or Democrat Keith Mundy will represent Ohio's 5th Congressional District, which includes all of Mercer and Van Wert counties.
Rep. Bob Latta
Latta, 68, has served Ohio's 5th Congressional [More]
Rangers sweep the Cadets
By Gary R. Rasberry
KANSAS - New Knoxville has been on a mission through the postseason, and that mission is now to make it to state.
The Rangers fended off a tough Hilltop squad to get the 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 sweep over the Cadets in the Division VII regional semifinals on Thursday night at Lakota High School in Sandusky County. [More]
Local pictures on November 1st, 2024
Subscriber stories on November 1st, 2024
City finds revenue shortfall of $344K
CELINA - City administrators will soon ask councilors for authorization to increase a cost adjustment mechanism on monthly water bills to avert deficit spending in the water operating fund.
New Palmer Road bridge designed with safety in mind
MENDON - Dozens of people turned out Thursday morning for the unveiling of the new Palmer Road bridge.
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart led the ceremony in Union Township celebrating the completion of the nearly $2 million bridge replacement project that began in 2023.
Big win, tough loss
Coldwater moves on; Fort Recovery falls to Anna
CLAYTON - Coldwater overpowered Centerburg 3-0, and Anna held off a scrappy Fort Recovery effort, 3-1, in the Division VI regional volleyball semifinals Thursday evening at Northmont High School's Thunderdome.
Cardinals cruise to win over New London
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen moved a step closer to a third straight trip to the state semifinals by cruising to a 25-5, 25-6, 25-15 v
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football
Stephey, Lause earn MAC's top honors
Minster quarterback Brogan Stephey and Marion Local linebacker Drew Lause received the top honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference football coaches selected their all-conference teams this week.
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