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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, December 20th, 2006

Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Dr. James J. Otis, one of Ohio's oldest practicing physicians, looks through the chart of a patient who has been with him for decades. At 93, Otis will retire from full-time practice Dec. 31 at the urging of family members.

Related online story:

After caring for generations, Dr. Jim to retire

Still practicing medicine at 93 years old, Dr. James J. Otis of Celina reminisces between some of his last scheduled appointments.

Otis, better known as Dr. Jim, plans to retire at the end of the year, capping a career that spans 66 years. [More]

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