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News Headlines for Wednesday, August 12

STORMY WEATHER

Tuesday brought more strong storms to central Ohio. National Weather Service Meteorologist Fred McMullen says there's a slight chance we could get hit again today.

John Wieber, deputy director, Licking County Emergency Management Agency, said there are downed power lines across Licking County.

Crooksville and Roseville are dealing with major flooding. During a press conference Tuesday, Governor Mike DeWine said flooding in Roseville played a role in an elderly man's death.

Gov. DeWine declared a state of emergency in both Muskingum and Perry counties. An evacuation order was issued in Roseville. The Red Cross has set up shelters to help those displaced by the flooding.

Approximately 69,000 American Electric Power customers are without power. Some may not have the power back on until noon on Friday. According to AEP officials, the damage includes - 98 poles; 565 spans of wire and 18 transformers.

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