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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, November 10th, 2007

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Charles "Charlie" Hoying, far right, prepares to order seven members of the Minster Veteran's Firing Squad to raise their M1 rifles and deliver three volleys in rapid succession. The 21-member volunteer group, which relies on donations, includes Korean War and Vietnam Era veterans.

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Giving that final salute to local veterans

MINSTER - Pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket toward a waiting grave at St. Augustine Cemetery as local firing squad personnel stand at attention. The time has come to bid a patriotic farewell to a fallen veteran who served his country during good times and bad. [More]

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