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, August 20th, 2018
V. Leon Shaner
V. Leon Shaner, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:55 am, August 18, 2018, at the Gardens in Celina.
He was born June 27, 1925 in Celina to the late Clay and Bessie (Miller) Shaner. On February 16, 1952 he married Laurie R. (Dicke) Shaner and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2013.
Survivors include a daughter, Gwen (David) Howell, Celina; two sons, Grady (Diane) Shaner, St. Marys, and Kent (Karen) Shaner, Maria Stein; a sister, Virginia Brehm, Rockford; grandchildren, Leah (Curt) Cramer, Derek (Lacy) Howell, Grant (Stephanie) Shaner, Marcy (Vince) Stanger, Kyle Shaner, and Kristi Shaner; and seven great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Grunden, and Alice Curts; three brothers, Jay, Louis, and Boyd Shaner; father and mother-in-law, Alvin and Laura Dicke; and two brothers-in-law, Ralph (Lavon) Dicke, and Wilton (Helen) Dicke.
Leon was a 1944 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He retired from Celina Insurance Group after 40 plus years of service. He served 20 years with Laurie as caretaker for the Mercer County 4-H camp and also played an instrumental role in building and operating the Padlock Inn Store and Lock in St. Marys.
He was a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina, and Celina Eagles Lodge #1291. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, and watching all sports. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be deeply missed by them all.
Visitation hours will be from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with Rev. Matt Overman officiating; where the family will receive friends from 10:00 am-10:30 am prior to the start of the funeral. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to Celina Park and Recreation Youth Programs.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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