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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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Cron Street house gutted by fire
From staff reports
A Celina home was severely damaged by fire Monday night before Celina Fire Department crews managed to extinguish the blaze.
No injuries were reported, though two dogs were killed and a neighboring home also sustained unspecified damage.
According to a news release from the Celina Fire Department, the department responded to a reported structure fire in a single-story home at 623 Cron St. in Celina at 11:17 p.m. [More]
Putting the Brakes on Right Turns on RED
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Since October, no-turn-on-red signs have been installed at five protected intersections in Celina in an effort to prevent accidents.
City councilors have since taken calls from the public, and they addressed the issue head-on at this week's regular council meeting when an audience member drew attention to increased traffic resulting from motorists no longer being able to turn right at the protected intersections. [More]
Obituaries on December 17th, 2025
James Schwartz
James H. Schwartz, 81, of rural Spencerville, OH died Friday December 12, 2025 at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 17th, 2025
Mendon considers village policing
MENDON - Village councilors on Tuesday heard from a concerned resident who wants the village to pursue forming or recruiting a police department or police officer.
Minster approves Fabcor Inc. tax abatement
MINSTER - Village councilors in Minster on Tuesday approved an enterprise zone agreement requested by Fabcor Inc. in conjunction with its $3 million expansion project.
Circle K shooting suspect indicted as adult
CELINA - A Columbus teen previously charged in Auglaize County Juvenile Court for his reported role in an April shooting in St. Marys will now be tried as an adult following his 18th birthday in June.
Temple: Rockford snow plow struck by vehicle
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford heard at Tuesday's regular meeting the village's snow plow truck was involved in an accident on Saturday at the corner of Holly Lane and U.S. Route 33.
September Ohio unemployment rate drops slightly
Ohio's unemployment rate dipped slightly in September, down to 4.8% from 5% the previous month, with Mercer and Auglaize counties experiencing similar changes.
Fourth quarter comeback
Spencerville rallies to defeat Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - Sometimes, a player just gets hot. For Spencerville's Eilan Muniz, the road environment of Marion Local's Hangar proved no match as the Bearcats rallied to beat the Flyers 47-42 in a tight non-conference matchup on Tuesday.
Wiss earns milestone victory
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A fast start for the Minster girls basketball team turned into a big win as the Wildcats improved to 5-2 and gave coach Mike Wiss a career milestone in a 52-28 win over Jackson Center on Tuesday at Wildcat Gymnasium.
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