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 28th, 2025
By Georgia Rindler
  COLDWATER - Village councilors plan to execute a $1.02 million purchase of 30.5 acres southwest of Coldwater for future industrial development.
Councilors at Monday night's regular meeting gave first reading of legislation to buy the property from Mary Ann Diller. The land is adjacent to the village's corporation, next to the Coldwater Nature Preserve off Burkettsville-St. Henry Road. [More]
By William Kincaid
Celina's very own Keith Faber, who has served as Ohio auditor since 2019 and logged 18 years in the state Legislature, is training his sights on his next office: Ohio attorney general.
The 59-year-old Republican announced his run for Ohio attorney general on Monday, vowing to protect Ohio families and defend the state Constitution. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Marge) Heckman, 81, of Greenville, formerly from Celina, died at [More]
Charolette Rose Coy, more commonly known as "Charlie", age 26, of Portland, Ind [More]
Local pictures on January 28th, 2025
Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2025
Since Thursday, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed 11 outbreaks of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) at various commercial poultry facilities throughout Darke and Mercer counties involving around 4 million birds.
MINSTER - Councilors learned Monday night that the first phase of a multi-use recreational trail linking Minster and Fort Loramie is expected to become a reality by this fall.
Officials investigating local drone sightings
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is aware of the significant number of drone sightings over the past few nights in Mercer County, according to a news release from sheriff Doug Timmerman.
CELINA - The Celina Police Department will be stretched tight as a tourniquet until four new trainees can officially begin active duty next fall.
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Mercer County sheriff's deputies arrested a 45-year-old Troy man on Sunday night on drug possession charges, according to a news release from Sheriff Doug Timmerman.
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors passed legislation to start work on an upcoming street project.
Councilors on Monday approved third and final read
ST. MARYS - City councilors for the second time tabled legislation establishing rules for the public participation portion of council meetings.
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ST. HENRY - St. Henry Village Council made strides in infrastructure improvements at Monday night's meeting, approving the purchase of a new street sweeper and advancing updates to a regional wastewater treatment agreement.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery dominated from the opening tip and never looked back in winning its third straight game in routing South Adams 62-17 in an interstate girls basketball matchup on Monday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.