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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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Real estate risk
Consider pros, cons of owning on Grand Lake
By Janie Southard
GRAND LAKE - Real estate is influenced by a series of factors, and one factor locally is Grand Lake's algae problem.
It may not be the best time for selling lake-related property, but one local real estate agent thinks now is actually a good time to invest. [More]
Mariners complete season splitting four
By Gary R. Rasberry
The Grand Lake Mariners saw their slim chances to qualify for the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs slip away after splitting four games over the weekend against Southern Ohio and Licking County.
On Saturday in the final two games of the summer at Jim Hoess Field, Grand Lake fell 1-0 before winning the nightcap 6-5 in 10 innings. On Sunday, the Mariners split two with league-leading Licking County, losing game one 3-2 before claiming victory in game two, 7-0. [More]
Obituaries on August 2nd, 2010
Hilda Brunswick
Hilda C. Brunswick, 90, Fort Recovery, died July 30, 2010, at her home.
She w [More]
William Boltz
William E. Boltz, 84, St. Marys, died at 8:10 p.m. July 31, 2010, at Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys. [More]
Lydia Burke
Lydia Nussbaum Burke, 100, died Aug. 1, 2010, at Swiss Village in Berne, Ind. [More]
Ralph Albrecht
Ralph C. Albrecht, 91, formerly of Austintown, died July 30, 2010, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Brian Russell
Brian Russell, 40, St. Marys, died July 31, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health Syste [More]
Rex Boyer
Rex D. Boyer, 76, Montezuma, died at 3:35 a.m. May 30, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Rex Boyer Jr.
Rex Allen Boyer Jr., 47, Montezuma, died July 27, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on August 2nd, 2010
Subscriber stories on August 2nd, 2010
Real estate tax values may get look
A number of waterfront and Grand Lake-related property owners are wondering what can be done about their taxes reflecting the current value of their
Boehner wants study of Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - A comprehensive study of Grand Lake would be a good start to determine a course of action for the troubled body of water, U.S. Congressman John Boehner said Saturday.
Ohio to spend less than $100,000 to test lakes
COLUMBUS (AP) - As blue-green algae is popping up in lakes across Ohio, the state plans to spend less than $100,000 to test water in about 10 inland lakes.
St. Marys man killed in traffic accident
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys man was killed in a high speed traffic accident in Hardin County Saturday morning.
Brian Russell, 40, of 04495 CR 33A, was pronounced dead at Lima Memorial Hospital following the accident. He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Natasha N. Pruitt, 22, also of St. Marys.
Home away from home at the fair
WAPAKONETA - Some people come to the 158th Auglaize County Fair for a couple hours. Others come for the entire week, bringing along all the comforts of home including air conditioning, a well-stocked refrigerator-freezer and even the kitchen sink.
Pegher and Ballou post victories at Eldora
ROSSBURG - While Mike Pegher won the FASTRAK Crate Late Model Series race using patience, Robert Ballou won the non-wing sprint car event by charging to the lead and then holding it on NAPA Auto Parts Night on Saturday at Eldora Speedway.
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