Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:38AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 638 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ohio City, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chattanooga, Neptune, Kossuth, Bulkhead, and Tama.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

Vote '24

Rockford library levy on fall election ballot

By Erin Gardner

ROCKFORD - Voters in Rockford, Dublin Township, Hopewell Township, Liberty Township and Blackcreek Township will decide the fate of a five-year, 1-mill renewal levy for the Rockford Carnegie Public Library on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

The levy would generate $79,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $15 a year, according to ballot language.

"The renewal levy provides also one-third of the funding for our local library, which means it's essential to the operation of the library," according to information provided at Tuesday's Rockford Village Council meeting.

The funds from the levy help support children's and adults' programs.

Last year, the library hosted 131 programs and patrons checked out 26,426 items.

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Tales from the Haunted Armory

It's creepy and it's kooky, mysterious and spooky!

ST. MARYS - With Halloween just a few weeks away, an area service committee is dusting off their bony decorative skeletons, fake blood and spine-tingling spooky music to create a haunted house attraction at the former armory. [More]

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Mental health renewal levy on fall election ballot

Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties

Voters will decide the fate of a 10-year, 0.5-mill renewal tax levy for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. [More]

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High court upholds state's drop box restrictions

CELINA - The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's directive requiring all individuals delivering a ballot for a family member or a disabled voter to a board of elections to fill out a form attesting that they are authorized to do so.

Rockford OKs fees for renting out park

ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday night approved an updated contract that outlines fees and requirements to rent out the park.

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Minors stable after fatal one-vehicle accident

FORT RECOVERY - An 8-year-old girl is in stable condition and a 13-year-old boy in serious but stable condition following a one-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Fort Recovery man on Sunday afternoon, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Doug Timmerman.

Cavs roll past T-Birds

COLDWATER - Two weeks after facing off in Western Ohio Soccer League play, Coldwater and Lima Central Catholic opened Division V girls soccer tournament play.

Teams look to lock up spots

As we have just two weeks left in the high school football regular season, this article will summarize the effects of last weekend's games. On Thursday we present our first end of season projections, as well as notes on how they can be affected by a few unexpected results.