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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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017
Pastor M. Jeannie McLaughlin
Pastor M. Jeannie McLaughlin, 73, of St. Marys, OH died 11:20 a.m. Sunday August 20, 2017 at Otterbein-St. Marys.
She was born June 19, 1944 in Celina, OH to Jasper William and Bertha R. (Burden) Deckman.
She is survived by: husband Marvin McLaughlin of St. Marys, OH, daughter Annette Alexander of St. Marys, OH, daughter Bernette Newbauer of St. Marys, OH, daughter Claudette Snyder of St. Marys, OH, son Michael Stephens of St. Marys, OH, son Anthony (Stacey) Stephens of St. Marys, OH, step-children: Shawn P. McLaughlin, Scott (Jennifer) McLaughlin, Carlton (Rita) Stephens, Carl (Sue) Stephens, Ginger (Larry) Rogers, Cherie (Jeff) Butcher, Pamela Sherman, 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren (and another expected blessing) brother William Deckman of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father Jasper William Deckman; mother Bertha Deckman-Hammond; son William "Spank" Chaffins; granddaughter Jessica Chaffins; step-father Bennie Hammond; friend and spiritual mentor Rev. Bonnie Sanders
She was employed at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys for many years as a nursing assistant and ward clerk. She had previously worked at Mersman Bros. in Celina. She served as associate pastor of Living Faith Ministries in rural Mendon, OH.Her favorite pastimes included jigsaw puzzles, singing and helping others.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Thursday August 24, 2017 at Living Faith Ministries 00964 Barber-Werner Road in Mendon, OH. Pastor Steve Coburn will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, adjacent to the church.
Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the church. Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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