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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Friday, June 20th, 2008
Five Ohio counties investigating cases of E. coli
No related illnesses have been reported in Grand Lake area
By Shelley Grieshop
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is aiding officials in five counties who are investigating 16 cases of E. coli that might be linked to cases in Michigan.
Although three cases of E. coli were recently reported in Auglaize County, they are not considered related in any way to the cases currently being investigated by the state, officials say. [More]
New Bremen church grows and blossoms over 175 years
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Colorful banners decorate the exterior of St. Paul United Church of Christ proclaiming its 175th anniversary - a milestone shared with the community where founders put down roots and built places to worship.
The current church, located at 119 N. Franklin St., continues to serve the religious needs of members. It is also a place where babies are carried for baptism, couples come to get married and departed members receive a final farewell. [More]
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Library treasurer heads west on his motorcycle
ST. MARYS - Mendon native Bob Maurer is clerk/treasurer for libraries in St. Marys and Rockford. But don't be fooled, because under that button-down shirt and tie beats the heart of a longtime hotdog biker.
Funds sought for Watershed post
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members Thursday agreed to apply for a 3-year, $105,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to continue funding the position of Laura Walker, coordinator of the Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance.
Sentencing nears on sex charge case
Mentally challenged woman is victimized
Sentencing is set July 16 in the case of a 52-year-old Celina man charged with sex offenses involving a mentally challenged woman.
Forrest E. Pins
Mariners get Steam rolled by Cincinnati
The Grand Lake Mariners followed their best performance of the season with their worst.
Cincinnati pounded Grand Lake pitching for 13 hits en route to a 13-0 thrashing of the Mariners on Thursday at Jim Hoess Field.
Four local baseball players get all-Ohio
There were four local baseball players that received all-Ohio recognition after the spring season.
Coldwater, which advanced to the state final four in Division III, had two of the all-state players.
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