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.
Local ag officials fear outbreak of avian influenza
By Nancy Allen
U.S. officials are keeping an eye on an avian influenza outbreak in Europe and Asia and hoping the devastating disease doesn't come here.
Researchers fear wild migratory birds could bring the disease to the U.S., which two years ago suffered the worst outbreak of the disease in commercial poultry flocks. [More]
MINSTER - New Knoxville battled back from double-digit deficits twice, but Minster hit 12-of-19 free throws in the fourth quarter to secure a 64-59 victory over the Rangers on Friday night at Minster Middle School.
The Wildcats improved to 4-3 in the Midwest Athletic Conference and 9-8 overall. New Knoxville slipped to 1-6 and 5-13. [More]
UNION TOWNSHIP - Township trustees want to strengthen roads to prepare for heavier truck traffic expected to come with two new hog facilities set for construction near the Van Wert County line.
CELINA - Parks and recreation director Darl Strable is visiting city schools, introducing himself to students, teachers and parents in a bid to increase participation in city recreation programs.
ST. HENRY - School district officials tonight will induct William Lammers into the school's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in honor of the 1966 graduate's service and leadership.
Celina's Sawyer Weitzel and Coldwater's Caleb Keck captured Division II sectional diving titles in dominating fashion on Friday at Napoleon High School.
