Author: Garth Coons

As of 2:00 PM Wed. Feb. 21 Sewers are 100% operational.

NOBLE COUNTY EMA: The Rome City Conservancy District is monitoring the Sylvan Lake water level and has issued a Level 3 Watch Event. This is a watch status. So what does this mean to us?  Sylvan Lake dam procedures require a Level 3 watch be implemented when the water level reaches 10’6” — this means closely monitoring of the structure. Per Mick Newton, Noble County EMA Director “at 10.5’, the water is on the second weir and procedures require close monitoring of the structure.  No further action would be needed unless the level exceeds 11 feet.” Per David Abbott, Noble County Commissioner and President of Rome City Conservancy District, “An Event Level 3 is really nothing more than a watch alert. This is meant to alert all authorities including emergency…

Please refer to Lake Status Page. Thanks!

Filled sandbags will be available after 1:30 pm today (Tuesday, 2/20) at the Rome City Street Department. If you need them this morning, you can get them in Albion at the Highway Department. Remember, for sandbags to be effective you should weave plastic sheeting between each layer. Plastic sheeting is not provided with the sandbags. Rain Gauge info and screen captures on West Lakes Association FB page.

Weather Updated: Feb 19 5:49PM Issued by the National Weather Service For Noble County, Indiana RIVER FLOOD WARNING FROM 4PM EST TUE UNTIL 7AM EST SUN THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY MORNING. * AT 5 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET AND RISING. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CREST NEAR 6.7 FEET AROUND 1 AM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 1 AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25. * AT 6.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO FLOOD HOUSES ON WALDRON LAKE DRIVE. Also, info from Diann Scott: We are expecting water…

There was a Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Ober & Sen. Glick Sat. Feb. 17 at the Kendallville Library. There is an article in the Kendallville News Sun Feb 18. West Lakes flooding was discussed. Dan Lash, from Eagle Island, was present at the meeting. Dan reported that Ober introduced a bill that is now in front of the State Senate regarding the flooding. There is flood control planning and language in the Maumee River Basin Commission. The bill takes that language and adds it to the St. Joe River Basin Commission which now is mainly concerned with water quality. Dan further reported that drainage in the county was a major discussion during the Town Hall. It has affected not just our lakes, but also farmers. Sen. Glick reiterated that…

West lakes Association is hosting a Valentines Cocktail Party, Saturday February 10th from 6 to 11 pm. "DJ" Rick Haas is providing music. Bring your favorite hors d'oeuvre and beverage of your choice. Bring your sweetheart to this free event at 601 N. Orange St. in Albion, IN 46701. Please RSVP text 260-449-5335. Official Invitation is on the Gallery page.

West Lakes Association first craft/bake sale/chili cook-off fundraiser raised nearly $1,500. Thanks to our fundraiser committee, chaired by Jeanne Schaefer. There were 11 chili entries with entry by DeLane Scott voted Best Chili 2018.

Please pick up the Kendallville News Sun on Thursday Nov. 23 and Saturday Nov. 25 this week. They are doing two articles about our 2017 flood and aid & recovery efforts.

We are looking for help with our upcoming West Lakes fundraiser. It will be held December 2nd at 601 N Orange Street in Albion from 10-3. We need craft / bake sale donations or you can rent a space and sell your products yourself! There will be a Chili Cook-off Competition at 3p. Donations can be made by contacting Jeanne Schaefer at 260-449-5335. You could purchase a space for $50 ($30 if you have paid your West Lakes Association membership fee) and sell your crafts yourself. If you, a friend or family member would like to sell items, please contact Jeanne for details. Do people rave about your chili? Sign up to bring a crockpot full with recipe for our chili cookoff at 3:00 pm... Hope you can all attend…