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, September 17th, 2016
Anita Barhorst
Anita M. (Poeppelman) Barhorst, age 73, Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at her residence Thursday afternoon, September 15, 2016.
She was born January 17, 1943, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Herman and Pauline (Albers) Poeppelman. On March 18, 1964, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie, Anita married Theodore J. Barhorst who survives.
Also surviving are eight siblings and their spouses: Marilyn & Cyril Hoelscher of Fort Loramie, Lavern & Mary Jo Poeppelman of Fort Loramie, Robert & Betty Poeppelman of Osgood, Doris & LeRoy Kramer of Fort Loramie, Janet & Norman Barhorst of Fort Loramie, Mildred Eilerman of Fort Loramie, Bernard & Judy Poeppelman of Fort Loramie, and Paul & Dot Poeppelman of Russia; sisters & brothers-in-law: Nancy Schlater and George & Helen Barhorst, all of Fort Loramie, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Poeppelman and two brothers-in-law, Alvin Schlater and Richard Eilerman.
Mrs. Barhorst was a 1961 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. She retired from Amos Press/Sidney Daily News in 1999; where she had been employed for 35 years. She had also been a dedicated homemaker and farm wife. Anita helped with all of the many parades and horse shows that the Barhorst family took part in.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and had been active in St. Ann's Ladies Sodality. She was also a member of the Fort Loramie Athletic Boosters and the Fort Loramie Historical Society.
Anita enjoyed playing cards, raising flowers and occasionally fishing. She was an avid fan of high school basketball. Anita also enjoyed traveling with Ted as they visited many states and countries over the years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends may call Monday 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad, Fire Department or Athletic Booster Club.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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