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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.

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

A heavily damaged car sets unattended after sliding into the rear wheels of a semitrailer Monday morning at the intersection of state Route 29 and Fleetfoot Road, west of Celina. Winter weather conditions played a factor in the crash, which resulted in injury to motorist Michael E. Donthnier, 51, of Celina. Law enforcement agencies handled more than 18 traffic accidents during the morning hours on Monday.

Related online story:

Drivers crash into start of snow season

An unexpected blast of winter weather packing less than an inch of snow caused a rash of accidents throughout Mercer County on Monday morning, including one that resulted in injuries and another that damaged a Mercer County Sheriff's cruiser. [More]

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