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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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Brain Drain?
Data show migration of youth from area not prevalent
By Amy Kronenberger
Some local officials and recent political candidates cited brain drain as an issue for the Grand Lake area; however the 2010 Ohio Census tells another story.
Data show only a small percent of graduates are leaving the area for better jobs, and Mercer County's population dropped minimally - only 0.3 percent since 2000. Census officials project an increase in Mercer County's population for 2020 and 2030. [More]
Obituaries on November 18th, 2011
Ruth Finch
Ruth M. Finch, 91, Dayton, died Nov. 11, 2011.
She was born June 8, 1920, in [More]
Rev. Ernest Ranly
The Rev. Ernest Ranly, C.PP.S. died at 4 a.m. Nov. 18, 2011, in the infirmary a [More]
Local pictures on November 18th, 2011
Subscriber stories on November 18th, 2011
Park volunteers leaving roots, but moving on
MINSTER - After serving as camper hosts at Lake Loramie State Park for 16 years, Stan and Rita Wuebker agree the time is right to let someone else take charge of 45 flower beds and a myriad of other chores.
Crown to bring 110 jobs to Minster plant
MINSTER - Crown Equipment Corporation plans to transfer 110 employees to the former Safeway Packaging plant by late spring.
Randy Niekamp, Crown's
Programs coordinator brings new ideas to Shrine of the Holy Relics
MARIA STEIN - The new programs coordinator at The Shrine of the Holy Relics is considering programs and events that will complement and not compete with area parishes.
Wildcats, Flyers set for rematch
Division VI Region 24 Final: Marion Local vs. Minster at Wapakoneta
For Minster, it's the hope that lightning can strike twice.
For Marion Local, it's the hope that déjà vu does not rear its ugly head.
The Wildc
Minster's Gusching and Moore earn top honors
All-Northwest District Football
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster Wildcats earned two of the top awards in Division VI as the Associated Press released its All-Northwest District football honors on Thursday night.
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