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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Monday, April 8th, 2013
Ronald Riebel
Dr. Ronald L. Riebel, 75, New Bremen, died at 3:15 p.m. April 6, 2013, died following a brief illness, at his residence, while surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Columbus, to George Lewis and Frances (Hartman) Riebel.
Survivors include his son, Matthew (Laurie) Riebel of Dublin; a daughter, Julia (Dan) Sackett of Dade City, Fla.; grandchildren, James Riebel of San Diego, Calif., Megan Riebel of Dublin, Kyle Carey of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jessica Sackett of Dade City, Fla., Paige Riebel, Chase Riebel and Julia Riebel, all of Delaware; and a sister, Sandra "Amica" (Ralph Keys) Gomersall of Kansas City, Mo.
Dr. Riebel owned and operated his dental practice in New Bremen for 45 years with his very dedicated hygienist and staff. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. He was a charter member and active member of the New Bremen/New Knoxville Rotary Club, serving on many committees as a trustee and committee chair. He volunteered with Rotary International's Medicine Arm in Arms, traveling to Russia and Africa to provide dental services to the residents of remote areas. He had perfect attendance at weekly meetings since the NB/NK Rotary Club was chartered in 1989.
He was a member of American Legion Post 241, New Bremen, and a member of the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club, New Bremen Athletic Boosters, the Ohio Dental Association, the Ohio Gun Collectors Association and the Single Action Shooting Society. He was a life member of the NRA and the National Muzzle Loading Association.
He is a past Grand Marshal of the annual Bremenfest parade. He served with the U.S. Army from 1960 until 1962. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, attending cowboy events, shooting and primitive camping.
A memorial service is 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, the Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services and directly following the services at a reception in the Assembly Room in the Educational Building of St. Paul U.C.C.
Memorials may be given to the New Bremen/New Knoxville Rotary Club Foundation in memory of Dr. Riebel.
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is handling the arrangements.
Condolences to the family may be left at gilberghartwigfh.com.
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