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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.

Saturday, December 28th, 2013

Photo by Doug Drexler/The Daily Standard

Caitlin Halterman, Coldwater, and her friend, Brittany George, Columbus, look for some after-Christmas bargains at Ace Hardware in Celina on Thursday. Local retailers report the Christmas shopping season was a little better than last year's.

Related online story:

Holiday season a little more jolly this year for area businesses

Local merchants are experiencing a bit more holiday cheer this Christmas shopping season with sales slightly higher than 2012.

Retailers say they are happy with the bump, especially since national forecasts called for flat or lower sales compared to last year. [More]

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