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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Amanda "Mandy" Wycuff of Celina removes cookies from a baking sheet under the watchful eye of her mother, Alice Wycuff. The women, who serve as superintendents in household department at the Mercer County Banner Fair, plan to enter 33 baked items and canned goods in competition.

Related online story:

Mercer County Fair - a sweet treat

How sweet it is!

The 154th Mercer County Banner Fair officially opens at 3 p.m. today, but exhibitors have been working to prepare entries and bring them to the fairgrounds for judging in various departments. [More]

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