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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.

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Patrick "Pappy" Staudenheimer of Kentucky takes a look at the predicament of Chuck "Chicken" Staugler of Celina, who was handcuffed to bowling balls prior to the Polar Bear Plunge at Grand Lake on Saturday in Celina. Staugler freed himself from the extra weight and removed the barrel - his can of Speedo chicken - prior to plunging into the icy water.

Related online story:

Dozens take the plunge for charity

Forty-five brave souls risked blizzard conditions and temperatures in the teens on Saturday to plunge into Grand Lake for charity.

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