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Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The only earthen levee along the troublesome Blanchard River in Findlay is no longer recognized as viable for flood control.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  A Northwest Ohio community with a troublesome river is bracing for another major flood, less than two months after the last one.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  The federal government is delaying a study on what's causing repeated flooding along a river in northwest Ohio because it doesn't have enough money to go forward.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Fire officials say appliances drying out an Ohio home that flooded last week contributed to a fire that left tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Officials in Findlay say the Blanchard River is to rise to 17 feet Tuesday morning, and is not expected to fall below flood stage until late Tuesday night.

Monday, February 28, 2011  The city of Findlay has alerted residents to the potential of rising waters in hopes that they would take precautions to protect their property.