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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Friday, October 20th, 2023
To Market, To Market
Shop in comfort at indoor market
By Leslie Klosterman
CELINA - Celina is now home to an indoor winter farmers' market offering fresh produce and local goods throughout the coldest months.  
The Celina Winter Market is an extension of the Celina Farmers' Market, featuring vendors that sell edible products, all natural soap and body products, candles and live plants. [More]
2 fight for St. Marys ward seat
St. Mays City Council
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - Two candidates are vying for the St. Marys City Council 2nd Ward seat in the Nov. 7 general election.
Ashley Randolph, the current 2nd Ward council member, is running for mayor. David A. Thomas, 52, a no-party candidate, and Kyle A. Schmehl, 37, a Republican, are both looking to pick up the seat. [More]
Renewal tax levy on Nov. ballot
St. Marys School levy
By Leslie Klosterman
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools district voters will decide on a five-year, 5.823-mill renewal emergency property tax levy on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
The levy was first approved by voters in 2004 and has since been renewed every five years, according to district treasurer Andrew Wilker. [More]
Obituaries on October 20th, 2023
Nandor Varsanyi
Nandor Istvan Varsanyi, 75, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, at Hope Hospice Center in Cape Coral, Florida. [More]
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Deputies are patrolling more often
CELINA - Additional Mercer County Sheriff's Office deputies have been out patrolling roads this month.
Deputies are working overtime to target impaired driving, speeding, seatbelt violations and distracted driving, according to a sheriff's office news release.
Road closed for culvert work
CELINA - Union City Road between Fox and Barger roads is closed for a culvert replacement, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Riders slip past Bryan
ST. MARYS - St. Marys coach James Holtzapple could not have been more impressed by Bryan on Thursday.
"All night long, their goalie was phenomenal,
Flyers rally in five
Marion beats Knoxville, joins Minster in district semis
MARIA STEIN - Thursday night's Division IV sectional volleyball finals at Marion Local offered plenty of excitement as a pair of Midwest Athletic Conference teams punched their tickets to the district tournament Tuesday in Wapakoneta.
Cardinals sweep opener
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen volleyball team started its Division IV title defense in overpowering fashion.
The Cardinals buried Spencerville early in all three sets for a 25-8, 25-6, 25-5 sweep in a sectional final at the Nest.
Cavs shut out Musketeers
COLDWATER - Coldwater came through with big goals and strong defense to advance in the Division III girls soccer tournament with a 5-0 win over Fort Jennings on a rainy Thursday evening at Cavalier Stadium.
Area Roundup
Celina, St. Marys on to district semis
Compiled By Tom Haines
Celina advanced to the Division II volleyball district semifinals with a 25-13, 25-21, 25-18 win over Defiance at Shawnee's Lappin Gymnasium on Thursday.
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