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.
GRAND LAKE - Alum treatment alone will not be enough to ensure the long-term sustainability of Grand Lake, the report says.
Aerators in the lake and best management practices throughout the entire watershed also are needed. Dredging is not the answer, according to the report. [More]
Local ag community fears restrictions for lake cleanup
GRAND LAKE - Farmers and area agriculture leaders say they're working to be good environmental stewards for the future of Grand Lake, but it takes time.
A levy passed in November and a recent grant have put two area libraries in better financial position. But neither is out of the woods as their largest revenue source is the state, whose coffers are in even deeper woods.
