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, April 23rd, 2011
By Nancy Allen
An organization is forming to help Grand Lake Watershed farmers find solutions to manage their manure.
The yet unnamed group will be facilitated by the Marion Community Development Organization's (MCDO) agriculture committee.
MCDO President James Keller said farmers need to take control of the situation and start helping each other. [More]
Obituaries on April 23rd, 2011
Mary "Marie" Clara Gariety, 89, Russia, died April 22, 2011, at Versailles Health Care Center. [More]
Bobby P. Gross, 84, Fort Loramie, died at 9:42 a.m. April 21, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. [More]
Lynn Schultz Skaggs, former Celina resident, died April 21, 2011, after a short illness. [More]
Edwin G. Wittenbrink, 91, died at 7:53 a.m. April 22, 2011, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Edna A. Gdula, 87, Burkettsville, died at 3:08 a.m. April 22, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on April 23rd, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 23rd, 2011
WAPAKONETA - Construction workers are bringing to light the rich history of the Auglaize County Courthouse as they refurbish the 116-year-old building.
COLDWATER - A Preble County man faces charges of criminal trespassing and obstructing official business after police officers spotted suspicious activity near a local business Thursday night.
Summer school will be offered at Celina Intermediate School for 20 days with dates to be determined later, Mercer County Educational Service Center (ESC) Superintendent Andy Smith reported at an ESC meeting this week.