Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Friday, May 10th, 2024
About 50 grads sign up with area employers
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Several area employers have come to rely on Tri Star to meet their workforce needs.
About 50 Tri Star graduates on Thursday afternoon signed "commitment" letters with local companies in the same ballyhooed manner in which student-athletes pledge themselves to a college. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  ST. MARYS - Ohio Northern was just perfect for Jace Turner when it comes to his future plans.
Same for Tanner Mele and Siena Heights.
The St. Marys seniors formally confirmed their college plans on Wednesday as Turner will head to Ada to play basketball for the Polar Bears while the Saints gain a standout wrestler. [More]
Obituaries on May 10th, 2024
Dr. Karl Grossman Jr., beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the com [More]
Charles E. Dine, age 65, of St. Marys, died on May 5, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Jayne Elayne Norton, age 68 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Delbert "Jiggs" Thobe age 95 of Maria Stein, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home in Maria Stein. [More]
Local pictures on May 10th, 2024
Subscriber stories on May 10th, 2024
NOBLE TOWNSHIP- Following a lengthy public hearing, township trustees on Thursday unanimously voted to reject a controversial application to rezone 142 acres of farmland to industrial to allow for a new stone quarry.
WAPAKONETA - Lodging receipts in Mercer and Auglaize counties reached $9.4 million in 2023, a new all-time record.
The record-setting $9.4 million
CHICKASAW - Village councilors at this week's regular meeting approved pay raises for two village employees and launched a review of the 2025 budget.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday awarded a $1.54 million contract to Hohenbrink Excavating LLC of Findlay to reconstruct Franklin Street in Rockford.
The MAC at 50
Coldwater hosted, won first title on cinder track
As the 2024 Midwest Athletic Conference track and field meet unfolds this week, the event also gets to blow out 50 candles as it celebrates its birthday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will advance two singles players and a doubles team to the Division II district tournament after they reac