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.
A local organization that aims to spur children's self esteem and chances at success in life by partnering them with positive adult role models received a financial shot in the arm on Friday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize & Van Wert was awarded a $70,000 grant through the state Community Connectors school mentorship program, the Ohio Department of Education announced. [More]
Local workshop focuses on prevention, treatment options
CELINA - Attendees of Dr. Susan Jones' bedbug presentation were itching with questions during the workshop that covered prevention and treatment of and myths about the widespread pest.
ROSSBURG - Brandon Sheppard, a 23-year-old driver from New Berlin, Illinois, collected his fourth consecutive 25-lap preliminary feature victory Friday night at Eldora Speedway and in doing so made himself the favorite heading into tonight's 22nd annual, $100,000 to-win Dirt Late Model Dream.
