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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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Blessed by family - old and new
A 16-year-old Mercer County native and an Ohio family have much to be thankful for during this special week
By Shelley Grieshop
It was one of those warm and fuzzy moments that couldn't have happened at a more appropriate time - Thanksgiving week.
Jazmine, a bubbly 16-year-old girl, officially became the adopted daughter of Loretta and Phil Germann of Ohio City.
"If this is granted ... Jazmine will be your child ... as if she was born to you," Mercer County Juvenile Court Judge Mary Pat Zitter told the Germanns during a court hearing Monday. [More]
Officer dragged in chase
By Betty Lawrence
A Coldwater man, Mark A. Miller, 62, of 3278 Slavik Road, faces charges following a Monday evening chase in Coldwater that dragged a Coldwater patrolman down a street and damaged a police cruiser.
According to a report from the police department, Patrolman Dave Powell attempted to stop a pickup truck after it failed to yield from a private drive off Woodview Drive, just north of West Main Street. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2008
Tom Bloomquist
Tom "Old Man" Bloomquist, 67, died at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Vera England
Former Circleville resident Vera England, 91, Celina, died at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 24, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Charles Hiestand
Charles E. "Ets" Hiestand, 82, New Weston, died at 8:15 p.m. Nov.. 24, 2008, at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville. [More]
Eloise Horner
Former Ravenna resident Eloise H. Horner, 95, 220 N. Front St., St. Marys, died Nov. 24, 2008, at her residence. [More]
James Mallory
James Cecil Mallory, 79, 440 Touvelle St., Celina, died at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 24, 2008, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hospital. [More]
Lucille Suhr
Lucille Suhr, 93, 10370 Neptune-Mendon road, Mendon, died at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 24, 2008, at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Ludell West
Ludell Jane West, 86, died at 9:25 a.m. Nov. 25, 2008, at Otterbein Nursing Home, Cridersville. [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2008
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2008
County commissioners: Poison out after pigeon lovers cry fowl
Mercer County commissioners have halted their plan to poison pigeons at the courthouse after receiving numerous phone calls and e-mails from animal rights activists.
Board grants more time to study issue
NEW BREMEN - Village council members held off voting on the scheduled third reading of a proposed water rate increase on Monday, granting the village staff more time to study the issue.
Residents question property lines near Cooper Drive
ST. HENRY - A St. Henry couple is asking the village to purchase a right of way easement on their property, claiming the land near Cooper Drive is being used for access by utility crews and others.
Cavaliers, Flyers get big honors
The Associated Press and staff reports
Coldwater and Marion Local made the longest postseason runs out of any of the Grand Lake area teams and the Cavaliers and Flyers were well represented as the 2008 Associated Press Division IV-VI All-Ohio high school football teams were announced Tuesday.
Owen Hall & Assoc. real estate division sold
Founder Owen Hall not retiring though; will continue auction division with son, Jon
Local auctioneer and Realtor Owen Hall and his family have sold the real estate division of the family business, Owen Hall & Associates, after serving the community for almost 62 years.
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