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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Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
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Fish are getting bigger at Grand Lake
By Tom Haines
After a strong spring spawning and years of improving water quality, fishing on Grand Lake is as good as ever in 2023.
Black crappie remain the best in terms of abundance and size, growing 2 to 3 inches above the state average of 10.6 inches, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources data released last month. But largemouth bass and catfish are also doing well. [More]
Council OKs employee handbook updates
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday evening approved a motion to update the employee handbook to include clauses about the village's hiring process.
Councilor Marcas Heitkamp introduced the changes to help guide the village the next time it hires someone. He said there was no previous language pertaining to the hiring process. [More]
Obituaries on July 19th, 2023
Linda Wilker
Linda Wilker, 61, of Perrysburg, entered heaven on July 17, 2023, and walked ri [More]
Walter Kanorr
Walter Kanorr, 65, loving son, brother and dear friend, of New Bremen, Ohio, pa [More]
Jewell Sullivan
Jewell Sullivan, 90, St. Marys, died July 17, 2023, at Otterbein, St. Marys. [More]
Daniel Huelsman
Daniel L. Huelsman, age 75, of Sidney, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Dayton VA Medical Center. [More]
Ruth Koenig
Ruth Lauretta Koenig, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana, formerly of rural Jay County, p [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 19th, 2023
Village considers bids worth about $5M
MINSTER - Village councilors on Tuesday night reviewed bids totaling about $5 million for the police department expansion and renovation project and the reconstruction of numerous streets.
Board OKs levy for Nov. ballot
MINSTER - School board members on Tuesday moved to place a recreation replacement levy on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
If passed, the levy i
Councilors eye safety crosswalk installation plans
MINSTER - Plans are in the works for the possible installation of a safety crosswalk from Memorial Field football stadium to a restaurant and other businesses on the east side of State Route 66 in the village.
3 arrested in operation
CELINA - Three people were arrested during a Heroin Interdiction Team (HIT) operation on Monday, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Suspect fined for ODNR violation
A suspect was ordered to pay a $150 fine and serve three days of community service after dumping animal waste near a creek, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife news release.
Area Roundup
North wins GLSCL All-Star Game
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The North Division won the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star Game at Prasco Park in Mason on Tuesday, prevailing 3-1 over the South Division, which fielded four Grand Lake Mariners.
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