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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Friday, July 20th, 2018
Ruth Twaits
Mrs. Ruth E. Twaits, 95 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Palestine, Ohio, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at 5:26 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio.
She was born June 2, 1923 in Darke County, Ohio the daughter of the late Julius & Molly (Dorsten) Mestemaker. She and her husband owned and operated Red & Ruth's Tavern of Palestine retiring in 1988.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; Rosary Altar Society; and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Harley J. "Red" Twaits on June 11, 2004 whom she married June 7, 1947; her granddaughter: Laura Jane Clum on December 8, 1997; brother: Alvin Mestemaker; sisters: Ella Mae Barga, Mary Jean Schoelein, Anna Rita Heckler.
She is survived by her son & daughter in law: Mark & Kay Twaits of Greenville; daughters & sons in law: Judy & Charles Kuhens of Clinton, TN., Janet & Wayne Pepper of Greenville, Joyce & Dan Laux of Paonia, Colorado, Julia & Jim Bilbee of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jane & Scott Clum of Greenville, Jean & Wayne Kirtley of New Madison; 16 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother & sister in law: Paul & Mary Mestemaker of New Weston; numerous nieces & nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday July 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church 233 West Third Street, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday July 22, 2018 and from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Monday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Prayers will be held on Sunday at 1:45 PM and the Rosary Altar Society will pray the Rosary at 4:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care or the Cancer Association of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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