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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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Just Getting Started
Head Start exec makes case for federal funding
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Head Start is planning to throw a big party in April to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the federally funded early education program that serves some of the nation's neediest families and children.
From April 5-11, whic [More]
Obituaries on February 20th, 2025
Jim Monroe
Jim M. "Money" Monroe, age 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded [More]
Elizabeth Meyer
Elizabeth "Jeannie" Meyer, 67, of Saint Marys, died suddenly on February 6, 2025, at her residence. [More]
Virginia Stone
Virginia Stone, 82, Celina, died Feb. 18, 2025, at her home in Highland Park. [More]
Local pictures on February 20th, 2025
Subscriber stories on February 20th, 2025
Driver sentenced for 2023 fatal crash
CELINA - A 25-year-old New Paris man was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after being involved in a 2023 head-on collision with a horse-drawn buggy that killed a 1-year-old girl and injured several members of her family.
Horse and Buggy Tales
Some short news items from 1922
This week we are quoting short news items that appeared in the local press during 1922.
Ed Moyer, age about 55 and married, was shot and killed by thieves, Wednesday night about 8 p.m. at the Mrs. Ocie Behymer Farm, west of Rockford, Ohio.
Division II Southwest District Bowling
Fort girls going back to state
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Last year, the Fort Recovery girls earned their first-ever trip to the Division II state bowling tournament as a team.
Celina falls to Elida
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida dominated the first half and never looked back as Celina ended its girls basketball season in a 64-28 loss to Elida in the Division III district semifinals on Wednesday night at Columbus Grove High School.
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