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
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Auglaize County will spend $2.4M to clean up area
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners have been awarded a $2.1 million state grant to clear away decrepit structures and debris and remediate contaminated soil at a 19-acre former junkyard site northeast of St. Marys.
Once the estimated $2.4 million project is complete, the property at 14505 Townline-Kossuth Road in Noble Township will be ready for future development, according to county administrator Erica Preston. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" Kemper, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Osgood. [More]
Gary McKibben, age 77, a resident of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home in Geneva. [More]
Terry 'Tribey' Bruns, age 69 of Coldwater, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his residence. [More]
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 5:00PM, Craig J. DeMange, age 49, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family after battling cancer for over two years. [More]
Local pictures on November 21st, 2024
Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2024
COLDWATER - Mercer County Joint Township Hospital was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek Magazine and Statista, Mercer Health CEO Lisa Klenke reported Wednesday.
CELINA - A Celina man was sentenced Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on vandalism and assault charges.
Cameron E. Ofray, 21, was sentenced to up to five years of community control sanctions on one count of vandalism, a fifth-degree felony, and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Horse and Buggy Tales
On Aug. 17, 1825, John and Katherine Ingleright's estate was on the docket of the court of common pleas for settlement. The sale of the property was
OPSMA All-Northwest District Football
Eight area football players and one coach earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Northwest District Board released its postseason honors list on Wednesday evening.
  MAC-tion will be abundant on Friday night.
At least two Midwest Athletic Conference teams will advance to the state football final four in two divisions as conference teams will face off against each other in two regional finals and another will play in another regional.
CAVS FACE ROCKETS IN REPLAY
Like Minster and Marion, Coldwater and Anna's first meeting was competitive. The teams played Sept. 13 at Cavalier Stad
Impact Players
Offense
James Niemeyer, WR, Minster
Five receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats' 42-0 win over Cincinnati College Prep.