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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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015
Celina may hire consultant to gain needed permit
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The city intends to pay a consultant up to $25,000 to prepare a permit application so workers can resume dumping material on its breakwaters and to identify potential sites for wetlands development.
Both tasks are needed to complete the ongoing walkway project. [More]
New Bremen council OKs record appropriation
$20.8M could help pay for water line, street maintenance
By David Giesige
NEW BREMEN - Village council Monday night appropriated nearly $21 million for 2015.
The amount - $20,822,270 - was the highest amount ever budgeted by the village. Last year's appropriations were $18 million.
Village solicitor Steve Smith told council members he was "a little concerned" about the total appropriation. [More]
Obituaries on January 13th, 2015
Kathryn Duncan
Kathryn Duncan, St. Marys, died Jan. 12, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Bertha Giere
Bertha Heitkamp Giere, 59, Powell, died Jan. 11, 2015, at the Arthur G. James C [More]
Joan Gregorovich
Joan E. Gregorovich, 85, St. Marys, died at 4:34 p.m. Jan. 10, 2015, at Lima Me [More]
Clair Grew
Clair C. Grew, 87, Van Wert, died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 11, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, surrounded by family. [More]
Joan Keefrey
Joan Keefrey, 88, St. Henry, died Jan. 12, 2015, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
David Leugers
David L. "Ben" Leugers, 65, Minster, died of natural causes Jan. 11, 2015, at his home. [More]
Joan Stammen
Joan M. Stammen, 80, New Bremen, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 11, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Lucille Westgerdes
Lucille A. Westgerdes, 95, St. Henry, died Jan. 12, 2015, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
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Harbor House makes $6K payment to city on its debt
CELINA - A $6,000 payment by Harbor Life Ministries toward its debt has eased some concerns among city officials.
Councilman Bill Sell on Monday said he's much more comfortable with the city's modified repayment agreement with Harbor Life after the agency made the voluntary payment.
Marion Local reports $27M increase in district valuation
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members recently learned property value assessments have boosted the district's valuation by more than $27 million.
Coldwater council honors retired village employees
COLDWATER - Village council wrapped up 2014 on Monday night by honoring two retiring administrators.
In a meeting to close out 2014 business, council members honored former public works director Jack Moorman, who retired Dec. 26 after 36 years with the village.
Minster teachers combine classroom, online instruction to enrich learning
MINSTER - A pair of elementary teachers are using blended learning - a combination of classroom and online education - to teach students.
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St. Marys officials review 2014, look ahead
ST. MARYS - City officials Monday night reviewed progress in 2014 and discussed possible projects in the coming year.
Mayor Patrick McGowan in his 2014 annual report said overall he was pleased with each city department's achievement.
St. Henry moves to increase budget for street project
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday passed second reading of the 2015 budget ordinance, which includes $300,000 to help pay for a proposed street project.
Fort to induct two to Hall of Fame
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The area high school athletic hall of fame induction season gets underway Saturday as Fort Recovery inducts two new members between the JV and varsity boys basketball games with Franklin-Monroe.
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