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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Obituaries on July 9th, 2025
Joseph A. Otte, age 81 of North Star, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. [More]
James Tesno was born on October 18, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio to Gertrude (Zimmerma [More]
Elanie Kay Robbins, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Celina Manor. [More]
Thomas J. Wuebker, age 71, of St. Henry, died on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Michael Allen Dobbins, 68, Lebanon, Indiana, died June 30, 2025, at his home. [More]
Bruce E. Ganger, 58, Rockford, died July 7, 2025, at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville. [More]
Stories on July 9th, 2025
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Complex Medical Help (CMH) program serves nearly 200 county children and young adult patients with complex health care needs by connecting them with specialized care that their families may not otherwise be able to afford.
The right temperature is key to preventing many foodborne illnesses
WAPAKONETA - Backyard barbecues and poolside picnics are essential to a successful summer season. However, with an increase in outdoor cooking and eating comes an increase in gastrointestinal (GI), foodborne illnesses.
CELINA - The number of bald eagle nests in Ohio soared from 707 to 964 in a five-year period, reflecting an increase of 36% in what state officials are hailing as a milestone in conservation efforts. [More]
MINSTER - A Cridersville man died Monday morning when a large beam landed on top of him at Kard Welding.
Ayden Hadding was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Auglaize County Sheriff Michael Vorhees.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is experiencing a surge in scam and fraud reports, Sheriff Doug Timmerman noted in a recent alert to local residen
Auglaize
In Auglaize County, State Route 66 will be closed between County Road 66A and County Highway 182 from Tuesday, July 15, through Tuesday, A
Southern Ohio jumps out quick to defeat Grand Lake
CELINA - A sluggish start hampered Grand Lake as the Mariners dropped their seventh straight game in a 14-9 loss to the Southern Ohio Copperheads on Tuesday at Montgomery Field in the opening game of a three-game series.
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St. Henry scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally to defeat Wayne Trace 6-5 and advance to the AC
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The Celina Sharks hosted a home swimming and diving meet at Bryson Pool on Tuesday as the St. Marys Seahawks traveled from Auglaize to engage in a Tri-County League matchup. [More]
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