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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.

Saturday, May 16th, 2015

Roarin' and ribs

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

John Coulston, co-owner of Smokin' Buckeye BBQ Co. of Carey, cuts a slab of ribs for a customer on Friday night at the annual Ribfest at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. The business last year won first place for best BBQ ribs at the local event. The Ribfest continues today with food, a 5K run, craft show, car cruise-in, rib-eating contest and music by several bands. For more information, go to mercercountyohiofair.com and click on the events calendar.

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