Mount Vernon hit hard as floods flood Central Ohio
Mount Vernon in Knox County, a city of 16 000, faced its worst flood since 1913 with 3300 evacuees. Rivers rose forcing road closures, water supply strained, and schools and factories closed whileGovernor DiSalvo pledged aid. Dozens of communities reported flood damage and rescue boats aided families.
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Former Child Star Killed In Gun Battle
Carl Switzer once starred in Our Gang was shot and killed in North Hollywood Wednesday night amid a dispute over a $50 debt. His former business partner was booked on suspicion of murder.
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Emergency Declared In 8 Towns Floods Hit Ohio Areas
Eight communities face a declared state of emergency as floodwaters from the Kokosing and Vermilion rivers surge. About 3,300 evacuated in Mount Vernon area. 2,500 displaced elsewhere. Power outages persist. food and water rationing reported. Flood damage in Cleveland suburbs and Canton industries runs into millions.
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Flood and Wind Ravage Quad Cities Area After Heavy Rain
Mayor Victor Stewart Jr reported widespread flooding from heavy rains amounting to thousands in property damage. Water engulfed homes and submerged vehicles in Quincy Sl area near East River St while Cascade Park and the sewage plant suffered the worst damage. Toward noon the river crested, with Cascade Park submerged about 25 feet and roads closed. About 100 people evacuated as floods extended to Fremont and Sandusky River areas. Tiffin and Bellville also reported flooding. Street and park damage was widespread with claims of the worst flood since 1924. officials lifted two large compressors from risk and removed sensitive equipment from the treatment plant.
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1913 Flood Recalled Flooding across Lorain County and beyond
Recalls the 1913 flood impact withquincey street hit hard houses at risk of washing away. Snow and ice later paralyzed the city closing streets and cutting telegraph lines. Coast guard rescues, evacuations in Vermilion and Lorain, and widespread damage to homes, roads, and utilities across numerous towns.
Mount Vernon Flood Reaches $2 Million in Damage
Nearly 3,300 residents fled Mount Vernon as Kokosing River flooded dikes and snow slowed cleanup. Volunteers, National Guardsmen, and state workers cleared mud and debris while authorities declared an emergency seeking aid. City officials projected losses approach two million dollars amid rising water.
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Bills Aim to Curb Ohio Blue Laws and Boost Unemployment Aid
In Columbus the House and Senate introduced measures to relax Sunday blue laws and permit certain activities, with an emergency SUB funded unemployment benefit bill backed by key Senate leaders. The session also saw 43 House and 21 Senate bills as lawmakers close the week.
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