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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Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Lawsuit accusing farmers ongoing
Grand Lake
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - A class action lawsuit blaming local farmers for Grand Lake's poor water quality may be moving forward.
Two meetings were held in Celina on Tuesday for invited lake business owners and residents who want to join the lawsuit. No information was available on how many attended. [More]
Sheriff's office adds more deputies
By Margie Wuebker
More sheriff deputy cruisers are traveling area roadways.
Deputies Megan Baker and Mike Link, both of Coldwater, began their new duties Tuesday. Deputy Carla Guggenbiller of Fort Recovery will start patrols Sunday. All three formerly worked as corrections officers at the sheriff's department. [More]
Trails to join counties
By Amy Kronenberger
The Miami-Erie Canal is no longer in use, but towns from Miami to Henry counties soon will be connected via trails along its towpath.
Each community is realizing the importance of their history and the canal, said Neal Brady, executive director of the Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association (MECCA), during a St. Marys Rotary meeting Wednesday. MECCA is working with each community to raise funds for the trails. [More]
Obituaries on August 4th, 2011
Kelly Now
Kelly Gene Now, 54, Rockford, died at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 3, 2011, at the Laurels of Shane Hill after a short battle with cancer. [More]
Local pictures on August 4th, 2011
Subscriber stories on August 4th, 2011
Local salmonella cases not linked to poultry
Cases of salmonella have been reported in Mercer County this year, though none have been linked to ground turkey, the apparent source of a recent national outbreak.
Many campers combine family vacation, fair competition
WAPAKONETA - For many fair-goers this week, the Auglaize County Fairground has become a second home.
More than 350 campers are set up on the fair's campground.
Appointments may be made through website
Mercer County-Celina City Health Department
Residents can now make appointments online with the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department.
Through its website, www.mcchd.org, appointments can be made for immunizations and clinics.
Residents unhappy with new park plans
NEW BREMEN - Plans to renovate Lions Club Park brought nearly two dozen residents to a public meeting Tuesday night at the lockkeeper's house.
The park, located behind the lockkeeper's house, includes Crown Pavilion to the south and a shelter house with limited restroom facilities to the north.
Couple critical after motorcycle-car crash
Two Auglaize County residents remain in critical condition today at a Lima hospital following a motorcycle-car crash Wednesday night near Montezuma.
Investigation in fatal shooting of child continues
The Darke County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old boy near Union City.
Sheriff deputies and Union City fire and rescue personnel arrived at the home in the 900 block of Peters Road in response to a 911 call placed at 1:13 a.m. today.
Artfest shows off community talent
ST. MARYS - It's amazing the talent in the community and surrounding area, according to an Artfest 2011 committee member.
"Overall, it's a very goo
Top seed rolls; Locos get shut out by Settlers
GLSCL Playoffs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The top seed in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball playoffs opened with a win while the second seed was shut out.
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