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
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
David Liette
David Liette, 64, of St. Marys, died 7:23 p.m. Sunday December 11, 2016 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born December 17, 1951 in Mercer Co., OH to Norbert and Marcella (Borgert) Liette. On July 10, 1971 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, he married Nancy J. Liming, who survives.
Also survived by: son Todd (Shelly) Liette of St. Marys, OH; son Greg (Mandy) Liette of St. Marys, OH; son Ted Liette of St. Marys, OH; daughter Jill (Josh) McCullough of St. Marys, OH; 8 grandchildren: Nathan McCullough, Keegan Liette, Carter Liette, Sasha Liette, Shalynn Liette, Cayden McCullough, Colton McCullough, Caitlin Liette; brother-in-law Gary (JoAnn) Liming of St. Marys, OH; brother-in-law Joey Liming of St. Marys, OH; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents Norbert and Marcella Liette; brother Roger Liette; brother Gary Liette; parents-in-law Ervin and Mary Jane Liming; brothers-in-law James and S. Andrew Liming.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1970) and attended Waldorf College in Forest City, IA. He was a life-long dairy farmer.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included trapshooting, golfing, gambling, playing softball, listening to Reba McEntire and spending time with his close friends.
Dave will be remembered first, and foremost, as a devoted family man who took great pride in his wife, children and grandchildren. Secondly, for his interest and dedication to his herd of Holstein dairy cattle.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 17, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 51 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, with the Rev Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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