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
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Saturday, February 5th, 2011
Donald Ruese
Donald A. Ruese, 71, of New Bremen, died at 7:43 p.m. Feb. 3, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, of injuries sustained in a fall.
He was born June 12, 1939, in New Bremen, to Howard and Alice Bushman Ruese. On Nov. 11, 1961, he married Carol Sue Oldiges, who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Timothy L. (Elizabeth) Ruese, Strongsville, Caren A. (Bruce) Reese, Lawrenceville, Ga., and Suzanne N. (Brian) Weber, New Carlisle; a sister, Lois (Carl) Rabley, Elida; and eight grandchildren.
He was a machinist at the former Dairy Farm Products and Beatrice Foods in New Bremen. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen, where he served on various church committees. He served on New Bremen Village Council for four years and retired from the New Bremen-German Township Fire Department after 21 years.
In addition to serving as a Little League coach and a member of the Auglaize County Sesquicentennial Committee, he was a founding member of the New Bremen Jaycees, a charter member of the New Bremen Historic Association and a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1391 of Minster.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the New Bremen Fire Foundation or the New Bremen Historic Association.
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