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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 10:54AM EDT until September 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:40 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 13.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Out with the old, in with the new

Rockford to replace old 1931 water tower

By Erin Gardner

ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed an emergency resolution to award a $1.25 million contract to Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Kentucky, to replace the village's water tower.

Village administrator Aaron Temple said the water tower reconstruction project, which will be built near Shanes Park, involves a complete remodel. [More]

Bulldogs show resilience

Celina recovers from rough start to beat Indians

By Tom Haines

FORT RECOVERY - For one set, Fort Recovery had Celina on its heels and out of sorts.

But when the Bulldogs found their footing, they never looked back.

Celina cruised to wins in the next two sets and pulled away late in the fourth for a 16-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-16 win in a Tuesday night volleyball match at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]

Obituaries on September 7th, 2022

Sammie Maddy

Sammie K. Maddy, age 79, of Harrod, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2022, at 10:30 am, at her residence. [More]

Stan Chalk

Stan A. Chalk, 70, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 9:47 A.M. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]

Donnie Springer

Donnie Gene Springer, entered Heaven to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at 5:30 p.m., August 31, at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. [More]

Local pictures on September 7th, 2022

Subscriber stories on September 7th, 2022

Minster saves a bundle on water plant project

MINSTER - At a time when inflation continues to climb, councilors received a pleasant surprise Tuesday night when it was reported a bid for a water treatment plant equipment replacement came in at less than half of the estimated cost.

County closer to public defender

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the public defenders commission to proceed with the process of hiring a public defender for the county.

Cards sweep Riders

NEW BREMEN - The St. Marys volleyball team entered Tuesday's game having won four of five contests.

But trying to win at Cardinal Gymnasium is a whole different animal. Trying to beat New Bremen on any court is a challenge, for that matter.

Area Roundup

Cavs get win over Roughriders

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater picked up a 208-285 win in girls golf action over St. Marys on Tuesday on the front nine at the Mercer County Elks.

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