Several periods of heavy rain over the past week.  The ground appears saturated.  Trees are beginning to sprout their leaves and the wildlife, especially in the wooded area above the house, is very active doing what the critters do.  The Ohio River appears a little higher but normal river traffic has been observed.  The Beaver River near here experienced higher levels with swift current. A construction barge had gotten loose and was hanging on a small dam near Beaver Falls.  Due to the past weeks weather, the grass is in serious need of cutting but remains difficult.