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
Wednesday, July 10th, 2013
Coldwater
By Eric Adams
COLDWATER - Two new principals will be leading the district in the coming year.
Board of education members on Tuesday welcomed 1988 Coldwater graduate Jason Hemmelgarn as the high school principal, replacing Charles Tackett. David Kennedy is the new middle school administrator, taking over for Bill Ruane. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Hanna Floyd had never vacationed in Mexico, so when her plane landed on the runway outside of Cancun in the middle of June, the Wright State softball player didn't know what to expect.
It wasn't the language barrier or cultural variations that first captured her attention though. [More]
Obituaries on July 10th, 2013
Gloria Kathleen Dahlinghaus Mollohan, 63, Dayton, passed peacefully July 3, 2013, after a 15-month battle with lung cancer. [More]
Sam Swartz, 74, St. Marys, died at 10:20 p.m. July 8, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
John Joseph Yuhas Sr., 91, of Montezuma, died July 9, 2013, at Wilson Hospital in Sidney. [More]
Douglas Byers, 57, St. Marys, was found dead July 8, 2013, at his residence.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death. [More]
Local pictures on July 10th, 2013
Subscriber stories on July 10th, 2013
Man says pipes at rental homes emitting sediment-laden water
CELINA - The owner of several properties along Grand Lake wants the county to replace or find a solution for aging waterlines that deliver murky, sediment-filled water.
Company plans to expand opera house
NEW BREMEN - With plans for an expansion of the 1895 Boesel Opera House, Crown Equipment Corp. is seeking an alley vacation.
Village council member
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County health officials hope to again snag a state grant to help boost local childhood immunization rates in 2014.
Brenda Eit
ROCKFORD - Parkway school officials are awaiting the new state report card in the coming month and hoping for a high grade.
Superintendent Greg Put
A 43-year-old Coldwater man faces multiple felony charges stemming from a June 2 accident that resulted in serious injuries to his cousin.
Jonatha
Third generation of family operates local business
CELINA - It is unique when a small business lives to commemorate 100 years of service to a community. Even more unique is when that business remains with the same family all those years.
Star sprint car drivers flock to compete in prestigious event
It has been 30 years since nearly everyone questioned Earl Baltes about announcing he was going to host a $50,000 to-win sprint car race at Eldora Speedway.
Mariners Notes
What a difference a couple of weeks can make.
The Grand Lake Mariners are smack-dab in the middle of a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoff chase.