Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:56PM EDT until September 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:40 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
66° 66° chance likely Sun 79° Sun 79° likely 56° 56° Mon 67° Mon 67° chance
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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Work begins on renewable energy center
Officials break ground for solar plant
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For a city of 10,000 people, Celina is thinking "mighty big" with its decision to create the Celina Renewable Energy Center, an installation that is likely the only one of its kind in the U.S., if not the world.
That's what Greg Kuss, company founder and CEO of Solar Vision LLC of Westerville, said as his company broke ground this morning on phase one of a 5-megawatt solar energy plant to be constructed on 30 acres at the new energy center off Meyer Road. [More]
Cavaliers break out bats in victory
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - After a tough loss to St. Marys on Tuesday, Coldwater rebounded in a big win in Mercer County ACME circuit action on Wednesday, plating nine runs in the bottom of the fourth en route to run-ruling St. Henry 17-5 at Veterans Field.
The win moves the Cavaliers to 12-3 on the season and 6-1 in the double-round robin County circuit standings. St. Henry (6-8) goes to 4-1 in county play with the Mercer County tournament starting July 1 back at Veterans Field. [More]
Obituaries on June 23rd, 2011
Patricia Freeman
Former Celina resident Patricia Ann Freeman, 81, Viera, Fla., died at 9:15 a.m. [More]
Local pictures on June 23rd, 2011
Subscriber stories on June 23rd, 2011
Construction to begin this fall on digester
CELINA - Optional Energy Partners (OEP) of Michigan plans to begin construction of an algae/manure digester at the Celina Renewable Energy Center in November. It should be finished by the first quarter of 2012, a company official said.
Wright State students to face a 3.5 percent tuition hike
Wright State University in Dayton approved a 3.5 percent tuition increase this month, the highest amount allowed at a state university.
The move follows several other universities that also have increased tuition due to expected state funding cuts.
State officials to visit Grand Lake
Tour of watershed and meeting with local officials and farmers scheduled
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members and others working to improve Grand Lake's water quality will meet July 14 with state officials to discuss those efforts.
Chickasaw council going with low bid
CHICKASAW - Village council met in special session Wednesday night to confirm the awarding of a bid for expansion of the existing wastewater treatment system.
'Dateline' to feature Wangler episode Friday
The story of a former Lima anesthesiologist convicted of killing his wife will be aired at 10 p.m. Friday on the NBC documentary and news program "Da
Bulldogs score six in third for win
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina scored all the runs they would need in the top of the third inning as the Bulldogs traveled to Auglaize County to beat a solid Wapakoneta squad 7-2 in a Mercer vs. Auglaize ACME battle on Wednesday night.
Luebke to get start on Sunday
From staff and wire reports
After pitching out of the bullpen to start the season, Cory Luebke will make his first start of the 2011 season on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, Padres' manager Bud Black announced on Wednesday.
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