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
Monday, May 18th, 2015
Marie Laux
Marie A. Laux, age 83, of Celina, passed away at 1:19 P.M. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
Born Feb. 18, 1932 in Mercer County, a daughter of the late Robert L. & Eva A. Hill Hole. Marie married Kenneth B. "Kenny" Laux on Oct. 6, 1951, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2014.
Surviving are their 8 Children: Randy (Denise) Laux, Ted (Denise) Laux, Jayne (Paul) Johnsman, Malissa (Rob) Homan, Nick (Myra) Laux, Todd (DeAnn) Laux and Theresa (Chris) Wurster, all of Celina, and Laura (Dave) Emonin II of Dayton, 24 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 2 Brothers: Frank (Barbara) Hole of Ft. Wayne and Dave (Deb) Hole of Celina, a Sister-in-law, Wanda Hole of St. Marys, a Brother-in-law, Norman Tidwell of New Bremen, and numerous Nieces & Nephews.
Preceding her in death were 7 Brothers & Sisters: Robert Jr. "Bud" (Regina) Hole, Merrill (Jennie) Hole, Lloyd Hole, Dennis Hole, Althea (Gene) Staugler, Mary Alice (Ken) Reid and Margie Tidwell; and her Husband's 12 Brothers & Sisters: Cyril (Toots) Laux, Harold Laux, Carl (Helen) Laux, Herb (Bernadette) Laux, Alphonse (Gladys) Laux, Paul (Ruth) Laux, Ruth (Clarence) Puthoff, Mary (Jim) Schuck, Vivian (Don) Reed, Inez (Fred) Uetrecht, and Joann & Margaret Laux.
A homemaker, Marie had also worked doing food preparation at Pullman Bay Restaurant in Celina, as well as other area restaurants. She was a 1950 Graduate of Celina High School and a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Celina.
Marie was very involved with her family, loved to cook and bake, and was known for her pies and sweet rolls. She also enjoyed gardening and canning.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 20, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, with Father Ken Alt, C.PP.S., presiding. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling Hours are from 2-4:00 & 6-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 19 and 9:15-10:15 A.M. on Wednesday, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund or State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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