Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
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Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Coldwater teacher: state curriculum too difficult
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Sixth-grade students at Coldwater schools are not ready for the subject matter in the state's social studies curriculum, according to middle school teacher Dan Pohlman.
During a presentation for school board members Tuesday night, Pohlman and other social studies teachers said many of the sixth-graders have never heard of the concepts being taught, let alone how to pronounce them. [More]
Otte ends career with fantastic year
By Gary R. Rasberry
It's a perfect way to end a college football career.
Wilmington senior safety Chad Otte finished his college career as a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, signifying the top player in Division III football.
The Marion Local graduate was one of 10 finalists for the award, to be presented tonight in Salem, Va. in preparation for the Division III national title game. Otte just missed out on being one of the four regional finalists who are invited to the presentation. [More]
Obituaries on December 13th, 2006
Alvina Bernard
Alvina T. Bernard, 84, 8619 state Route 119, Maria Stein, died at 11 p.m. Dec. [More]
Monica Grevenkamp
Monica R. Grevenkamp, 85, 6463 state Route 119, Maria Stein, died at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 11, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Dennis Poppe
Dennis Poppe, 60, of Celina, died the evening of Dec. 12, 2006, at St. Rita's M [More]
Velma Stork
Velma Stork, 83, of St. Marys, died at 5:48 p.m. Dec. 12, 2006, at Otterbein Re [More]
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Auditor chosen
Celina native Emily Stewart has been appointed city auditor, replacing Pat Smith who retired last month.
Stewart, 32, was chosen by Democratic Party members from among 11 applicants to fill the remaining 13 months of the unexpired four-year term. Stewart has agreed to run for the office next year.
Mendon zoning board sets meeting then learns it has no authority over shed
MENDON - The town's zoning board is involved in a dispute over subdivision regulations, even though that group has no jurisdiction over such issues.
BOE discusses no smoking policy
The state's smoking ban was discussed at Tuesday night's Parkway school board meeting with members deciding to continue the district's current smoking policy with the exception of athletic events.
Emergency issues will be decided at year-end meeting
MENDON - Village council members handled a number of routine items at Tuesday's regular monthly meeting, but will need more members present to proceed with bigger issues.
Council meeting spiced up with discussion of the price of salt
NEW BREMEN - The cost of salt for two different purposes topped the council's meeting agenda Tuesday night.
Council happily accepted a bid of $53.75 per ton for road salt from North American Salt Co. The price is within 2 cents of the previous price.
Board of elections officials get raises
WAPAKONETA - County board of election officials are in line for salary increases following Tuesday's board of governors' meeting.
Effective Jan. 1,
Rindler Automotive opens up shop in New Bremen
Open house for the public will be Dec. 23 at the new business
NEW BREMEN - Rindler Automotive, a locally-owned dealership specializing in quality used cars, pickup trucks and motorcycles, has opened for business.
Co-owners Jerry and Pat Rindler and Randy and Stacy Rindler, all of New Bremen, have 61 years of combined experience in the automotive business.
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