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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Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Area businesses quietly adding jobs
By Christine Henderson
Jobs are on the upswing as Labor Day nears, but construction and other business developments remain on hold.
"Lots of companies are under the radar, quietly adding jobs," said Jared Ebbing, Mercer County community and economic development director.
Mercer County has added 600 jobs in the last year and a half, he said. Gains have been five at one firm, 10 at another and so on. [More]
Flyers win barn-burner
By Randy Bruns
WEST JEFFERSON - The Marion Local Flyers survived a madcap shootout on Friday night thanks to an explosive offensive that made up for a porous defense.
Marion traveled nearly 100 miles to Madison County to take on the West Jefferson Roughriders, and the large crowd that followed the Blue and Gold saw plenty of offense and went home happy after a thrilling 44-37 victory. [More]
Obituaries on September 1st, 2012
Betty Fisher
Betty Fisher, 84, St. Marys, died at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Robert Hunter
Robert E. Hunter, 89, St. Marys, died at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Patricia Kemp
Former St. Marys resident Patricia A. Kemp, 79, of DeTour Village, Mich., died Aug. 24, 2012, at Cedar Cove in Cedarville, Mich. [More]
Stanley Meihaus
Stanley A. Meihaus Jr., 73, formerly of Coldwater, died Aug. 30, 2012, at his residence in Hollidaysburg, Pa. [More]
Marcella Pleiman
Marcella E. "Sally" Pleiman, 85, McCartyville, died at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Dennis Lammers
Dennis F. Lammers, 72, New Knoxville, died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 31, 2012, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on September 1st, 2012
Subscriber stories on September 1st, 2012
Narrow job field for potential employees
Grand Lake area companies are looking for employees but only in certain fields.
An upswing in job openings has been going on for at least 18 months
Fire destroys barn near Fort Recovery
No human or animal injuries reported
FORT RECOVERY - A large barn south of the village was destroyed by fire Friday night as firefighters worked to keep the blaze from spreading to other structures.
Banner touts groups' support of all students
MARIA STEIN - A large banner at Maria Stein Grain acknowledges the support of area booster organizations in the Marion Local school district.
Presi
Bulldogs' rally falls just short
OTTAWA - It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Titan Stadium as home-standing Ottawa-Glandorf blasted out to a three touchdown lead in the first 23 minutes of the game against Celina.
Cavaliers too much for Aces
COLDWATER - Taking advantage of having the numbers in players on the roster, Coldwater poured it on against Hicksville en route to completing the non
Redskins post shutout of Eagles
ST. HENRY - With the Midwest Athletic Conference beehive approaching the following week, local teams squared off last evening against their final non-league opponents with hopes of kicking off the conference slate on a high note next Friday night.
Wildcats' Niemeyer has record-breaking performance
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats looked like a team in a hurry against the Lehman Cavaliers.
Nate Moore's squad set two school records on their fi
Evers has another big night to pace Indians to win
Friday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A week after shattering the school record for rushing yards in a game, Fort Recovery's Mason Evers topped himself, providing the offense and defense needed for the Indians to go to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday night at Barrenbrugge Park.
Sherman throws for seven touchdowns against 'Riders
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grant Sherman caught fire against St. Marys, throwing for seven touchdown passes in the first half as Kenton scored
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