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.
MINSTER - A review of potential sites and styles for a new water tower was presented at Tuesday night's council meeting.
Councilors also gave first reading to the 2021 appropriations ordinance.
Village administrator Don Harrod presented an overview of a water tower preliminary report developed by consulting engineering firm CDM Smith to replace the aging water tower on Ohio Street. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Officials may increase assessments for properties in the St. Marys River floodplain to raise money for logjam removal.
Auglaize County Engineer Doug Reinhart and assistant engineer Andrew Baumer met with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the proposed increase, which Baumer said was needed to cover the costs of log removal. [More]
State plans changes at Rockford area crossroads in 2023
ROCKFORD - Flashing "stop ahead" signs have been installed near the intersection of state routes 118 and 707 aimed at improving safety until permanent fixes can be made to improve visibility at the site.
MARION TOWNSHIP - The community has come together to offer prayers and support for the family of a local teen who was hospitalized on Sunday with serious injuries after an ATV accident.
NEW BREMEN - After New Bremen took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter, it seemed like the Cardinals had the game in hand. But Spencerville wasn't done yet.
COLDWATER - The Coldwater wrestling team faced two solid programs as the Cavaliers hosted a super-tri featuring Versailles, Covington and Milton-Union on Tuesday night at the Palace.
Nine Roughriders contributed points on Tuesday night as St. Marys cruised to a 45-22 win over St. Henry in girls basketball action at Redskin Gymnasium.
