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, June 27th, 2015
Marjorie Bricker
Marjorie M. Bricker, 87 of rural Mendon, passed away Thursday evening, June 25, 2015, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 13, 1928 in Hancock County, the daughter of the late Ross & Lucy (Baucher) Bricker. Her family moved to Mercer County in 1932.
Surviving Marjorie are: 2 Nephews, Jim (Connie) Bricker of Oxford and Dick (Beth) Bricker of Celina, and 4 Great-Nieces & Nephews, Erin (Chris) Cole, Emily (Adam) Cisz, Shon (Kasey) Doseck and Christopher Doseck, her Great-Great Nieces & Nephews, Avery & Evan Cole and Alexander & Oliver Cisz and numerous Cousins and Friends.
   She was preceded in death by her Brother & Sister-in-law, Russell Eugene "Gene" & Ruth Bricker, an infant Sister, Ruth Pauline Bricker, a Niece-in-law, Sylvia Bricker and a Great Niece, Heather Bricker.
Marjorie started her education at the Bethel Country School in Union Township, then graduated from Mendon-Union High School with the Class of 1946.  She had been a member of Hamilton-Bethel United Methodist Church, near Mendon, for most of her life. 
She worked at the R&O Restaurant, then The Fox Den, both formerly in Mendon. In 1948, Marjorie began a long career at Reynolds & Reynolds in Celina, retiring after 42 years of service.  
Gardening, crocheting, embroidery and reading were Marjorie's favorite pastimes. She never missed a family event, and was always available to lend a helping hand. Marjorie was known for her cheerful attitude and consideration of others. She was dedicated about sending cards for all occasions and keeping in close contact with her extended family and friends. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 29th  at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Pastor Don Clinger will officiate.  Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. 
Calling Hours are 2:00-6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 28th, and 10:00-11:00 A.M. on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Cancer Association of Mercer County or Hamilton-Bethel United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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