The softball field at K.C. Geiger Park was under several inches of water Wednesday following two days of intermittent rainfall in both Auglaize and Mercer counties. The two counties were designated as in a state of emergency due to the widespread flooding.

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 . . .