By Rick Wolcott* On Saturday, August 10 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a State of Emergency in eight Northeast Ohio counties because of tornadoes and strong storms that raced through those areas earlier in the week. “Five EF-1 tornadoes and widespread straight-line wind damage occurred across Northeast Ohio. Over 400,000 residents were left without power,” [...]
By Rick Wolcott* The rain began Easter weekend and continued for many days. As water fell from the sky, river levels rose until their banks could no longer hold them, causing flooding in the Village of Rayland and other areas of the South Forest District along the Ohio River. “From the moment we started getting [...]
By Rick Wolcott* “It's something you never want to hear or think you will hear. ‘Our church is on fire!’" Rev. Paula Marbury said of the call she received on Thursday, February 1 letting her know that Keene UMC (South Forest District) was in flames. “To rush across the street only to see thick black [...]
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