Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers... St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
A 17-year-old Marion Local High School junior faces the possibility of expulsion after a loaded rifle was found in his vehicle parked on school property.
The incident unfolded Monday morning after a witness reported seeing someone toss what appeared to be a beer can from a vehicle leaving a driveway at the elementary/junior high building. [More]
Winter crops also could increase corn yields, extension educator says
By Nancy Allen
Recent studies on winter cover crops have shown great promise in tying up phosphorous and nitrogen, two nutrients abundant in the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds.
Jim Hoorman, of the Ohio State University Extension, spoke to a crowd of about 40 people Thursday at a Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance advisory board meeting. He is helping conduct studies on annual rye grass and cereal rye grass, two types of winter cover crops. [More]
Rain gear will be necessary today through Saturday as showers and thunderstorms roll slowly through the Grand Lake area, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Long time official hopes younger generation gets more involved with village issues
BURKETTSVILLE - Sitting at his dinner table with his wife Betty, village Mayor James Garke reminisced Thursday afternoon about his tenure as a public official for the village - one that has spanned almost four decades.
