Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Richard Boeckman
Richard J. Boeckman, 92, of 112 S. Garfield St., Minster, died Oct. 13, 2009, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.
He was born May 24, 1917, near Cassella to Joseph and Catherine Quinter Boeckman Cron. He married Alvira Moeller on Sept. 30, 1939, who died June 30, 1997.
Surviving are his children, James Boeckman, Dayton, Barbara (Jack) Wilson, Troy, Paul (Phyllis) Boeckman, Centerville, Mark (Florence) Boeckman, Buford, Ga., Ann (Ray) Bergman, Minster, Cathy (Wayne) Mullenix, Piqua, and Joseph (Jane) Boeckman, Columbus; three brothers, John Cron, George (Janet) Cron and Clete (Pauline) Cron; three sisters, Marcella Weitzel, Rosemary Fleck and Erma Klosterman; four sisters-in-law, Gwen Cron, Doris Moeller, Florentine Moeller and Ellen (Andy) Kramer; 16 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Irene; four brothers, Wilbert Boeckman, Joseph Boeckman, Ray Cron and Anthony Cron Jr.; a sister, Rita Moeller; and four infant children.
He worked as a mechanic and was the owner of the former Boeckman's Auto Center, Minster, and co-owner of the former Mobile Service, Minster. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council and Fraternal Order of Eagles, all in Minster, and Knights of St. John, Fort Loramie. He was a volunteer for the church, Minster Life Squad Bingo, Radio Maria, Lake Loramie Improvement Association and Naim of the North Catholic Widow and Widowers.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at N.J. Hogenkamp Sons, Minster.
Contributions can be made to the Center for Neurological Development and Radio Maria.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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