Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 959 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Spencerville In Allen County, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Mendon, Kossuth, and State Route 116 at State Route 197. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
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A photo of a circa 1900s Cincinnati Northern Railroad "Bobber" caboose. In the 1930s and onwards all cabooses sat on two trucks with two axels each.
ROCKFORD - About 20 people on Monday evening heard the tales of two railroads that elevated Rockford, then Shanes Crossing, to a bustling hub of activity. [More]