Flood Warning issued September 19 at 10:54AM EDT until September 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:40 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 13.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° slight chance chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 78° Tomorrow 78° chance likely 59° 59° likely
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
COLDWATER - The final day of competition in the Mercer County Knights of Columbus track meet on Friday provided a combination of contrasting team strengths, record-breaking individual performances and a dramatic finish under threatening but cooperative skies. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
The word "miracle" is used too often in sports.
When talking about Janelle Schwieterman, however, miracle fits like a batting glove.
A year after a severe car accident caused critical injuries to her body, and even brain damage, the Fort Recovery senior has not only returned to school, but has also been playing softball once again for the Indians. [More]
Obituaries on May 11th, 2013
James L. Forsthoefel, 77, Coldwater, died May 9, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Ruth Marie Wellman, 88, Celina, passed away at 5:07 a.m. May 9, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Thelma R. Schmitmeyer, 89, Minster, died at 10:26 p.m. May 9, 2013, at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. [More]
Local pictures on May 11th, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 11th, 2013
Farmers in Mercer and Auglaize counties have begun planting mostly corn and a few soybeans, local ag officials reported Friday.
"They started about
A new law gives Ohioans asset protection and may help keep dollars from flowing out of state.
The Ohio Legacy Trust Act, which became effective Mar
COLDWATER - The Coldwater baseball team finished a dominating week by posting a 10-0, five-inning Midwest Athletic Conference win over Marion Local on Friday at Veterans Field.
ROCKFORD - Kylie Snyder will be the latest local player to be a part of next year's inaugural season of softball at the University of Northwestern Ohio after the Parkway first baseman/pitcher signed with the NAIA school on Friday.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team scored seven runs combined in the last two innings to upset top-seeded Miami University-Hamilton 9-5 in the winner's bracket final of the Ohio Regional College Conference tournament held in Lancaster.