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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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Hopewell Dairy in bankruptcy
Officials trying to reorganize business, keep it operating
By Nancy Allen
Bankruptcy proceedings have begun for two mega dairies with Dutch ties - Hopewell Dairy, a 2,100-head dairy near Rockford, and Chesterfield Dairy, located near the town of Lyons.
Both have been placed into receivership by a bankruptcy judge, according to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio, Toledo. Receivership is a form of bankruptcy in which a company can avoid liquidation by reorganizing with the help of a court-appointed trustee. [More]
Big week for local teams with playoff aspirations
By Bruce Monnin
The seventh week of the high school football regular season saw a few interesting results which greatly affected the computer points standing for area teams.
Marion Local, Ottawa-Glandorf and Defiance all suffered losses which hurt their playoff hopes while St. Marys, New Bremen and Lima Shawnee all moved into the playoff hunt with significant wins. [More]
Obituaries on October 13th, 2009
Bertha Harting
Bertha J. Harting, 91, 3818 Philothea Road, Philothea, died at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Wilma Henry
Wilma J. Henry, 69, of New Weston, died Oct. 9, 2009, at her residence.
She w [More]
Bethel Liles
Bethel Liles, 91, formerly of 2100 Celina Road, St. Marys, died at 3:55 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009, at the Golden Living Center - Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Robert Nagel
Robert Lee Nagel, 56, 211 S. Washington St., New Bremen, died at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Harold Randolph
Harold Edward Randolph, 52, of Celina died Oct. 5, 2009, in Dayton. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on October 13th, 2009
Subscriber stories on October 13th, 2009
Ag classes returning to district curriculum
Funding will come from dropping a Tri Star program
MARIA STEIN - Agricultural education classes will be returning to the Marion Local school district curriculum after an 18-year absence.
Board of ed
Man arrested in connection with starting dumpster fires
33-year-old and boy in custody after rash of fires on west side of town
A 33-year-old Celina man faces charges in connection with a rash of dumpster fires on the city's west side.
The man as well as an 11-year-old boy w
Committee recommends 1 percent pay increase
COLDWATER - Village council's finance committee is recommending the 2010 pay ordinance include a small increase in wages for village employees.
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Police investigating break-in of business
Coldwater Police continue to investigate a burglary early Saturday morning at Knapp's Carryout in Coldwater.
An employee alerted authorities at 8:1
Minster aiming for more success at state tourney
MINSTER - The Minster boys golf program has put in solid performances when making trips to the Division III state tournament.
Sandwiching a runner-up appearance in 2006 between fourth-place finishes in 2005 and 2008, the Wildcats have made the run to Central Ohio a successful one.
Panthers pick up impressive win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Parkway Panthers, fresh off capturing the top-seed at the Division III Van Wert volleyball sectional, picked up a big nonconference win in sweeping state-ranked Lehman in three games on Monday night at Panther Gymnasium.
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