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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, May 19th, 2018

Photo by Sydney Albert/The Daily Standard

Bruce Rickard stands with his Saved by the Helmet Award and trophy helmet from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. He received the honors for wearing his helmet at the time of an accident. Last year, a semitrailer backed into Rickard and pushed him backward for 150 feet.

Related online story:

Helmet saves motorcyclist's life

MENDON - As warm weather returns and motorcyclists make their way back onto the roads, local enthusiast Bruce Rickard has three words for his fellow bikers: wear your helmet. [More]

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