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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.

Friday, October 11th, 2013

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Former Fort Recovery teacher and coach Christopher A. Summers stands quietly as law enforcement officers Chad Fortkamp, left, and Martin Emerine prepare to transport him from Mercer County Common Pleas Court to jail Thursday afternoon. The 33-year-old St. Henry man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on eight counts of sexual battery involving a former student. He is to be sentenced later today on a related case in Darke County.

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Ex-teacher gets 20 years in prison

CELINA - Christopher Summers made an emotional plea in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Thursday afternoon, apologizing to the former student with whom he had a 28-month relationship and requesting probation so he could spend time with his family. [More]

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