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.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration 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 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - 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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Tuesday, January 16th, 2007
Pumping again to protect Grand Lake area houses
By Daily Standard Staff
By JANIE SOUTHARD and LAURA WALKER
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Gerald and Linda Conover, whose lakeside home sits on the southwest corner of the Northwood subdivision, are no strangers to high water.
Rain and wind surges on Grand Lake have flooded their property many, many times during the past 14 years. [More]
Brand is leading the way for Polar Bears
By Gary R. Rasberry
The Ohio Northern University women's basketball team came up with a big win, beating John Carroll over the weekend 76-75 in overtime, raising the Polar Bears' record to 5-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference and 10-5 overall.
One of the keys for the Polar Bears' success is junior center Erin Brand. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2007
Alvin Bruggeman
Alvin Bruggeman, 85, of Coldwater, died today, Jan. 16, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Roma Rosenbeck
Roma Mary Rosenbeck, 91, of E. Main St., Coldwater, died at 3:15 a.m. Jan. 16, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2007
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2007
Grant will not cover demolition
A Kentucky contractor was the low bidder for the demolition of the former Mersman Furniture Co. complex, but all of the bids exceeded the city's grant money available to pay for the work.
Low bidders
The two lowest bidders for the demolition of the former Mersman Furniture Co. have some familiarity with the area.
In fact, both companies already
Blue-green algae may be cause of poor fishing
Biology professor says overabundance of algae has changed the food chain
A local biology professor said the overabundance of blue-green algae in Grand Lake may be the cause of poor fishing reported by anglers in recent years.
LIA to apply for grant to test Geotube on manure
The Lake Improvement Association (LIA) plans to apply for a $20,000 federal grant to test a Geotube device that separates manure solids and discharges clean water.
BOE sets policy for hiring of experienced teachers
MINSTER - Board of education members on Monday night approved a hiring policy that a ffects the pay of experienced teachers.
Ohio Revised Code allo
Superintendent preparing petition to place on ballot
MINSTER - Superintendent Gayl Ray told Minster Local Schools board of education members Monday night that she will be bringing a petition to a future meeting as the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding prepares to place an issue on the November ballot.
St. Marys BOE approves planned budget for 2008
Board of education members approved the fiscal year 2008 budget appropriations of $26.5 million, which includes a carryover of $6.8 million.
Following the Monday night meeting, District Treasurer Mike Marbaugh said about 77 percent of that general fund appropriation is for salaries and fringes.
Fort Recovery falls by five at Classic in the Country
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery suffered its second straight loss on the season on Monday, falling 49-44 to Division I Green at the annual Classic in the Country, played at the Perry Reese Center at Berlin Hiland High School.
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