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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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
Heavy use prompts water alert
New Bremen
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - A water usage advisory has been issued for New Bremen.
Village administrator Wayne York told council members Tuesday night that a record 550,000 gallons of water were used Monday, an increase of 25 to 33 percent over the July daily average of 403,000 gallons. [More]
Coldwater school district in the black
By Betty Lawrence
COLDWATER - Coldwater schools ended fiscal year 2011-2012 over $600,000 in the black, treasurer Michelle Mawer reported at Tuesday's board of education meeting.
Total revenue was $12,971,731.27 while total expenditures were $12,355,752.07.
Mawer attributed the favorable budget to a higher than usual collection of property taxes and income taxes. [More]
Obituaries on July 11th, 2012
Thomas Klingshirn
Thomas P. Klingshirn, 76, Burkettsville, died July 7, 2012, in Petoskey, Mich. [More]
Bernice Vander Horst
Bernice M. "Ben" Vander Horst, 84, Celina, died at 6:15 p.m. July 7, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on July 11th, 2012
Subscriber stories on July 11th, 2012
First step taken to toughen junk vehicle regulation
CELINA - City council members passed first reading of legislation that would expand an ordinance regarding abandoned and junk vehicles in the city.
Shelter houses receive damage to roofs during wind storm
Minster
MINSTER - All five shelter houses at Four Seasons Park sustained roof damage in a high-wind storm that swept through the area June 29.
Village administrator Don Harrod on Tuesday night told council members that dugouts also received damage. A loss figure has not been determined.
Council honors religious leaders' request
CELINA - City administrators are obliging a request by community religious leaders not to hold city sanctioned sporting activities at certain times.
Commissioners OK loan to facilitate villas, lodge purchase
Celina
CELINA - No objections were heard Tuesday at a public hearing to gather input on a proposed $100,000 loan to Romer Westlake Villas LLC to aid in the purchase of villas, a lodge and land near Grand Lake.
Salon offers Internet waiting list
ST. MARYS - Great Clips hair salon has opened in St. Marys, offering basic hair care services without appointments.
The salon at 484 Fortman Drive
Redskins roll past Wildcats in five innings
District 4 ACME Baseball Tournament
MINSTER - On a night when both starting pitchers struggled, the Wapakoneta Redskins were able to take advantage of their offensive chances while the Minster Wildcats struggled with theirs.
Cavs get bats out against Knights
District 4 ACME Baseball Tournament
COLDWATER - Staked to a huge lead over two innings, Coldwater's Derek Thobe scattered three hits as the Cavaliers advanced to the Mercer-Van Wert bracket final of the District 4 ACME tournament with a 12-2 win over the Crestview Knights on Tuesday night at Veterans' Field.
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