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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.

Thursday, August 21st, 2014

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Ron Snyder will once again be racing this weekend in the Governor's Cup Regatta on Grand Lake. Snyder, 75, of Minster, will be racing Helter Skelter, which was built in 1968 and has since been restored. Snyder is pictured racing the boat last year.

Related online story:

Minster man still has need for speed at 75

The first time Ron Snyder raced a boat, the need for speed became forever in his blood.

Snyder, 75, of Minster, may be one of the oldest racers at this weekend's Governor's Cup Regatta on Grand Lake. He's been racing since 1962 and has no plans to retire. [More]

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