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, June 29th, 2015
Paul Kogge
Paul R. Kogge, 89, St. Marys, OH died 1:54 p.m. Friday June 26, 2015 at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born October 12, 1925 in Moulton, OH to John C. and Minnie (Alden) Kogge. On March 6, 1950 at St. Paul's Church in St. Marys, OH he married LaDonna Burwell, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Cindy (Joseph) Garver of Celina, OH; son Rodney (Denise) Kogge of Galloway, OH; son Scott (Mary) Kogge of St. Marys, OH; son Gregg Kogge of New York, NY; son Rick (Penny) Kogge of St. Marys, OH; son Marc (Sheri) Kogge of Minster, OH; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; brother Carl (Wanda) Kogge of Wapakoneta, OH; sister Mary Louise Wale of St. Marys, OH; brother LeRoy Kogge of St. Marys, OH; brother-in-law Lowell (Jeanette) Burwell of Liberty, IN.
Preceded in death by: parents John and Minnie Kogge; granddaughter Julie Makley; brother Vernon Kogge; sister Ruth Kogge; sister Catherine Kogge; daughter-in-law Missie Kogge.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II.
Paul was a licensed plumber and electrician. In 1952, he founded Kogge Electric, Plumbing and Heating Co. in a small building in Moulton, OH. The business flourished, eventually moving to its current location on Indiana Avenue in St. Marys.
He was a member of American Legion Post #323 and VFW Post #9289, both in St. Marys. He also served on the electrical board for the City of St. Marys for many years.
His favorite pastimes included fishing, bowling and playing cards.
Paul's legacy is one of kindness, patience, perseverance and knowledge. He successfully built a business and a family, and was very proud of both. He was generous with his time and loved sharing his knowledge with his children and grandchildren. Although he possessed an easy-going demeanor, his presence and influence left a powerful impact on those who knew him.
Services are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Wednesday July 1, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.
Visitation 2-4 and 6–8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home on Ohio 703 West.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize Co. Council on Aging or Putnam Co. Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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