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, March 6th, 2025
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - A 49-year-old Celina man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison Wednesday in Mercer Common Pleas Court for shooting his stepson-in-law in the back at a Celina residence in November 2024.
Samuel Paul Jr. was sentenced by Judge Matthew Fox to 10 to 12 ½ years in prison on one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, with a specification of firearm forfeiture. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  One win guarantees at least a two-day appearance.
Two wins earns a spot on the podium.
Four straight wins brings home a state championship.
The formula is simple when it comes to wrestling: win to keep moving.
For four local wrestlers, that [More]
Obituaries on March 6th, 2025
Michele Millhouse, 46, of Midland, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at MyMichigan Hospital in Midland unexpectedly after a brief illness. [More]
Henrietta (Hank) R. Winner, age 91 of Osgood, Ohio, died at 12:05 PM on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on March 6th, 2025
Subscriber stories on March 6th, 2025
Erosion control project reaches final stage
CELINA - The end of the line is finally in sight for the Beaver Creek erosion control project, as Mercer County Commissioners this week awarded a $70,125 contract to Fenson Contracting LLC for the final stretch of work.
CELINA - An Angola, Indiana, woman and a Lima man were arrested for drug possession and tampering with evidence on Tuesday after a traffic stop in Celina.
Horse and Buggy Tales
Stories of 1919: A Victory Arch and a larger lake
Memorial Day, May 30, 1919, was a day of special significance in Mercer County. With a few exceptions, the service men had returned and were striving to assemble the broken strands of their civilian life.
Girls Basketball State Semifinal Preview
After starting the season with two key players on the injured reserve, the thoughts of a long tournament run were not a distant chance.
But as the season went on, the Wildcats were showing determination.
OPSMA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball
The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its All-Northwest District girls basketball honors on Wednesday night, with several local players earning honors.