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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.

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

If you're a license plate reader you may have noticed a few unusual ones around town this week, such as this one, belonging to an Amphicar, the boat-car vehicles that will make a splash tonight at the hot water hole.

Related online story:

Amphicars recognized for their flash and splash

Brad Swager was looking for a car that stood out. One that got people's attention and made a statement.

A corvette fulfilled his desire at first, says the Stillwater, Minn., resident, but later he decided the flashy sports cars were just a dime a dozen. [More]

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