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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Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Enforcing smoking prohibition could get expensive locally
By Shelley Grieshop
WAPAKONETA - The smoke-free workplace law is causing financial and manpower woes for health departments trying to enforce it.
Recent amendments to the law will require county health departments to notarize punitive letters they send to violators and the inspection forms officials use. Fortunately, the Auglaize County Health Department has a notary public on site and neighboring Mercer County can borrow one from the commissioners' office. [More]
MP3 players helping high school students with reading disabilities
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - High school students with reading disabilities are getting additional help this year with the school's recently purchased MP3 players, according to resource specialist Marge Hoops.
During the regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Hoops notified board members the school has purchased eight MP3 players - at a cost of around $50 apiece - which are being utilized in English classes. [More]
Parkway facilities to be given names
By Betty Lawrence
ROCKFORD - A policy that would allow Parkway Local school buildings to be given names was narrowly approved by the board at Tuesday's Parkway Local Schools board of education meeting.
Casting dissenting votes were board members Betty DuBry and Kim Brandt. Bob Ransbottom and Terry Shaffer were in favor of the policy and after a lengthy time, board President Dana Smith finally gave the deciding yes vote. [More]
Marion Local wins battle of #1 teams
By Gary R. Rasberry
MARIA STEIN - Even after a small break, Marion Local volleyball coach Amy Steininger had to compose herself.
Her Flyers trailed 12-6 in the fifth and deciding game against Anna before posting what she said was one of the best comebacks she had ever seen. [More]
Obituaries on September 12th, 2007
Charles Dotson
Charles L. Dotson, 82, 1015 Hendricks Ave., St. Marys, died at 11:37 a.m. Sept. [More]
Esther Wourms
Esther B. Wourms, 82, 522 Western Ave., St. Henry, died at 1:10 p.m. Sept. 11, 2007, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Local pictures on September 12th, 2007
Subscriber stories on September 12th, 2007
Parkway superintendent to retire
Parkway Local Schools Superintendent Doug Karst is retiring after heading the approximately 1,100-student school district for eight years.
"I just
Grand Lake beaches safe again
Water samples taken Monday at two state swimming beaches on Grand Lake showed that E. coli bacteria levels are back below acceptable levels, park manager Craig Morton said Tuesday.
Skeeters blossom after rains in Grand Lake area
WAPAKONETA - Ryan Bollenbacher became the prime target of blood-sucking mosquitoes Monday as he performed his routine duties as a landscaper.
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Parents express displeasure with new bus policy
ROCKFORD - Several parents are unhappy with the Parkway school district bus policy and voiced their displeasure at Tuesday's school board meeting.
Council questions replacement rather than reconstruction of bridge
The bridge on U.S. 127 over Beaver Creek on the south edge of Celina will get a new deck next year, but some city officials expressed disappointment this week that the bridge won't see further improvements.
Second park is planned along Miami and Erie canal
Park would be located north of the intersection of state Routes 274 and 66
NEW BREMEN - Another park along the Miami and Erie Canal is in the works according to reports presented when New Bremen village councilors met Tuesday night.
Bremen council OKs rezoning requests
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors welcomed a frequent guest Tuesday night and approved rezoning requests for designated lots in the Walnut Street subdivision.
Health board gets good report on state audit
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Health Board was happy to hear that the department received a good grade on is recent state audit.
The audit, completed in July, revealed no findings of error or citations, county health Commissioner Charlotte Parsons told board members, who met on Tuesday.
Andy's Roadhouse opens on south side of the lake
Eatery featuring steak and seafood, family dining, opens at former Doc's Inn
MONTEZUMA - A new steak, seafood and family dining restaurant is now open after months of restoration and a chance meeting with a professional chef.
Celina takes a big step to WBL crown
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina took a big step in making a play toward a Western Buckeye League girls tennis title, beating Elida 4-1 in Elida to knock the host Bulldogs out of the ranks of league unbeatens.
Versailles gets tested, but remains unbeaten with win on the road
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Versailles volleyball team played its most competitive match of the early season on Tuesday evening at Celina, but the Tigers still emerged a three-game winner over the Bulldogs at the Intermediate Building.
Thrilling comeback to tie for St. Marys
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys boy's soccer team scored twice in the final five minutes to salvage a wild 4-4 tie with the Defiance Bulldogs in Western Buckeye League play Tuesday afternoon at West Elementary Field.
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