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
a_d
Saturday, April 19th, 2014
Photo by Kathy Thompson/The Daily Standard

Mercer County Sheriff's Office dispatcher Tiffany Homan, 27, sits at her desk and answers a call during a recent shift. She said she asks callers varying questions "to get as much information as possible" to "make sure they're safe and make sure our officers are safe."

Related online story:
Lifeline: Dispatchers stand ready for emergencies
CELINA - Stephanie Stammen sits relaxed in her chair in the county's dispatch center Wednesday evening. Her eyes are fixated on maps and computers as she monitors radio traffic and ringing phones. [More]
Purchase a print of this photo.
a_d
Archive of April 19th, 2014
Buy this E-Edition
Additional pictures on this date