Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Marie Ruth Lessner
Marie Ruth Lessner, 82, Dayton, died Oct.3, 2008.
She was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Mercer County to Lewis W. and Bertha Merkle.
Surviving are two daughters, Ivy (Patrick) Geddes, Mill Valley,Calif., and Mary Jane (Steve) Williams, Novi, Mich.; three sisters, Olga Nave, Rockford, Martha (Ralph) Pudsey, Dayton, and Margaret Baker, Van Wert; two brothers, Lewis (Jennie) Merkle, Montezuma, and David (Barbra) Meckle, Ohio City; two grandchildren.
Deceased is a son, Gregory Ward.
Private services will be held by the family.
Newcomer, North Dayton Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left at www.NewcomerDayton.com