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
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Fred Boecker grips the etched hilt firmly and draws the ceremonial sword from its protective scabbard.
The pointed blade looks as menacing to Boecker today as it did in August 1945 when a Japanese officer bowed before him and handed ove [More]
Obituaries on August 15th, 2009
Fred J. Poeppelman, 63, 8951 Althoff Road, Versailles, died Aug. 14, 2009, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 15th, 2009
The state is stepping up efforts to focus resources on improving water quality in the watershed, after a toxin produced by blue-green algae was reported in Grand Lake just before the Memorial Day weekend.
Trailer lets fairgoers travel underground, learn about soil
People visiting the ag tent at the Mercer County Fair this year will be able to learn about "The World Beneath Your Feet" with the help of a 35-foot-long soils trailer on display.
Celina citizens living near Ron "Butch" Piper's property at 230 Godfrey Ave., look at obstructing weeds, junk, vermin and a dilapidated building daily, says resident Bryan Dupes.
The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board of supervisors Thursday passed a motion to certify a Senate Bill 160 tile replacement project to Mercer County Commissioners for review.
Annual fundraising event raises more than $15,000
The nonprofit Lake Improvement Association's (LIA) Bar Stool Open putt-putt golf tournament on Grand Lake likely raised more than $15,000 this year, chairman Bob Hoersting reported.