Flood Warning issued September 19 at 10:54AM EDT until September 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... St. Marys River at Rockford. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:40 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 13.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
New, potentially toxic blue-green algae species found; EPA testing continues
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The state has placed another water advisory on Grand Lake due to a new, potentially toxic blue-green algae species found in the lake.
Preliminary test results received late Friday by the Ohio EPA show the new algae is not producing toxins now. However, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is keeping the advisory in place. [More]
Mercer County native gives aid to those affected by earthquake
MARIA STEIN - Martha "Marty" Mescher closes her eyes and again sees visions of Haitian ships lumbering into the bay at Jeremie, Haiti, carrying thousands of refugees from a devastating earthquake.
Direction of United States main concern for activists
A local grassroots organization championing fiscal responsibility, limited government and compliance with the U.S. Constitution is busy promoting its ideals in Mercer County.
