Floodwaters threatened the St. Marys Trading Company, across the street from Memorial High School, on Wednesday afternoon. St. Marys residents who need assistance due to flooding problems can call 419-394-3303, ext. 0.

A state of emergency has been declared for Mercer and Auglaize counties following heavy rains this week that caused extensive flooding. Officials in both counties met this morning to make the announcement and to coordinate the . . .