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, August 16th, 2014
Teen bowls with the pros
Former Augalize County resident competing at Lefeld Classic
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - As the professional bowlers got to their assigned lanes for a practice round on Friday, Austin Cramer went over and had some of the bowlers sign their autographs.
Then he started his own practice round.
The 15-year-old, born in St. Marys and raised in Wapakoneta before moving to Gainesville, Fla., six years ago, is taking part in this weekend's Lefeld Implement Classic PBA Central Region bowling tournament at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on August 16th, 2014
Larry Hehmeyer
Larry G. Hehmeyer, 64, Celina, died at 8 p.m. Aug. 14, 2014, at Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center. [More]
Leon Smith
Leon E. Smith, 94, St. Marys, and formerly of New Knoxville, died at 7 a.m. Aug. 15, 2014, at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on August 16th, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 16th, 2014
Water pump problem puts new Grand Lake dredge on sidelines
Unit will be used to remove sediment from Riley Bay
ST. MARYS - A mechanical problem has left Grand Lake's newest dredge on dry land.
The conventional and swinging ladder dredge arrived last week at
Officials assure Rockford residents drinking water safe to consume
ROCKFORD - Despite a recent warning to residents, the village's drinking water is safe for consumption, according to local officials and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Street reopens after gasoline removed from storm sewer
CELINA - City officials reopened the 100 block of South Ash Street on Friday after gasoline that leaked from a Sunoco station was pumped out of a storm sewer.
Local, state officials continue investigation into 'suspicious' death of Coldwater woman
COLDWATER - Local and state officials are working as a team to gather and review evidence in the death of a Coldwater woman found dead in her apartment Sunday.
NetDogs earn first victory
Friday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina posted shutouts in three of the four contested matches to pick up their first win of the season with a 5-0 decision over Piqua at the Booster Club Tennis Complex.
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