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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.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Lizzie Roberts polishes one of 35 gazing balls that surround her home along Lakeland Boulevard near Grand Lake in Celina. The Kentucky native says she enjoys the simple beauty of the colorful globes, which are still considered a popular item in the lawn decor industry.

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Lizzie Roberts' favorite garden displays are perched like shiny bowling balls on thrones high above her resin statues and colorful perennials.

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