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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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
'If it grows, it goes'
Trial service lets Wapak residents try composting
By Abigail Miller
WAPAKONETA - In an effort to save its residents money and cut down on landfill waste, the City of Wapakoneta is set to launch its first food waste composting program in September with a six-month trial run.
The city will launch a free 24/7 drop [More]
Defensive battle
Late score lifts Clinton Massie past Coldwater
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - After scoring 49 points in its opening week win, Coldwater could not get the offense going against a tough Clinton Massie team.
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Randall Havel
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Patricia Patrick
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Redskins pull away from Bulldogs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
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Bath defeats St. Marys in shootout
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Bath and St. Marys each scored four second half
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