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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, March 27th, 2012

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

An aerator churns the water in one of the ponds, adding needed oxygen to keep fish healthy. Hatchery workers continuously monitor oxygen and nutrient levels to ensure a healthy environment for the fish.

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Hatching the catch

ST. MARYS - The hunt for eggs has begun.

Workers at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery are collecting and fertilizing fish eggs. Some already have hatched. [More]

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