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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Monday, October 20th, 2025
Memories
The Mercer County Historical Society wants to go back in time for your memories
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Historical Society Director Cait Clark places a small device on a table, pushes the record button and waits for her subject to spool out memories.
They may be glimpses into a small family dairy farm decades ago, a recipe handed down over the generations or something a bit daring, maybe illicit, let's say, a candle in the window signaling a fresh batch of bootleg booze is ready for the taking. [More]
Obituaries on October 20th, 2025
Shirley Larger
Shirley Ann (Hein) Larger, age 90, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away peacefull [More]
Dorothy Garwick
Dorothy Elizabeth Garwick, age 94, of Mendon, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence. [More]
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Staying the course
Area cross country teams compete at Districts
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The postseason for cross country began Saturday with district meets around Ohio.
The Midwest Athletic Conference showed their prowess with all 10 conference teams sending runners to this Saturday's regional meets.
Pierce captures DTWC feature
ROSSBURG - Bobby Pierce returned to Eldora Speedway for the Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC) on Friday looking to end a personal winless streak that stretched back to late August.
Rangers fall to Big Green
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ashton Miller scored two of his three goals in the first 11 minutes of the match as Ottoville ended New Knoxville's boys soccer season with a 5-0 loss in the Division V sectional final on Saturday in Ottoville.
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