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, December 4th, 2017
Barbara Minnich
Barbara A. Minnich, 85, of Saint Marys, went peacefully home to eternal peace on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home.
She was born August 17, 1932, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Veron and Opal (Vanover) Howell. She married Herschel Minnich on September 15, 1951, in Saint Marys, and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1996.
She is survived by three sons: Tony (Juliet) Minnich of Lebanon, Tennessee; Philip Minnich of Lima; Bruce Minnich of Lima; by four daughters: Patricia (John) Harrod of Celina; Tammy Minnich of Saint Marys; Kristina Grant of Saint Marys; Lisa (Scott) Grant of Saint Marys. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings: Ruby (Roger) Settlage of New Knoxville; Angie (Larry) Thornsberry of Saint Marys.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; husband; by three sons: Roger, Mike and Don Minnich; by her brother, Dick Howell; by her sisters Wilma Wolfe and Norma Sullivan.
She graduated from Saint Marys Memorial High School, where she had played the saxophone in the school marching band. She retired from the Valley Nursing Home in Saint Marys, and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Saint Marys.
She was an avid fan of Saint Marys Roughrider sports, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, and singing. She will be remembered as a gracious lady who always made you feel welcome.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to her family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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