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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
a_d
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

New Bremen chainsaw artist Tim Kuenning adds finishing touches to a 51/2-foot eagle holding an American flag. Kuenning has been commissioned to make a similar 8-foot design for permanent display at the National Guard Readiness Center in the Pentagon. The smaller eagle, at upper right, will become a trophy for an upcoming race at the Richard Petty Driving Experience in North Carolina.

Related online story:
Eagle springs from mighty white oak
NEW BREMEN - Tim Kuenning ponders the mammoth log that stood straight and tall before settlers came to this part of Ohio. Beneath the rugged bark he sees a majestic 8-foot eagle with wings spread in flight and talons holding an American flag. [More]
a_d
Archive of June 24th, 2008
Buy this E-Edition
Additional pictures on this date