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, September 17th, 2018
Charles E. Huwer
Charles Huwer, 90, St. Marys, died Friday September 14, 2018 at his residence.
He was born April 1, 1928 in St. Marys, to William and Mary (Bernard) Huwer. On February 6, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, he married Dorothy "Dot" Huenke, who survives.
Also survived by: son Geoffry (Betsy) Huwer of Boise, ID; daughter Julie (Don) Graves of St. Marys; son Craig (Joni) Huwer of St. Marys; 5 grandsons: Adam (Andrea) Graves, Dr. Todd (Amy) Graves, Josh Huwer, Alex Huwer, U.S. Army SSGT Joe Huwer; 2 great-grandsons: Lucas Graves, Tyler Graves.
Preceded in death by: parents William and Mary Huwer; brother Clarence Huwer; brother Ralph Huwer, brother Harold Huwer.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1946) and attended The Ohio State University on a football scholarship. A gifted athlete, he played in the first Ohio high school all-state football game, and was selected as MVP of that game. He played football in college and was then drafted into professional baseball, playing for the Cleveland Indians farm team. He played semi-professional baseball in Iowa and Indiana. He was the proprietor of Huwer Sporting Goods in downtown St. Marys for many years.
His memberships included Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767 and Knights of Columbus Council # 1492. He was also a founding member of St. Marys Little League and a charter member of the St. Marys Baseball Association. Chuck had been honored with induction into both the St. Marys Memorial High School Hall of Fame and the N.E. Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame.
His favorite pastimes included golfing and supporting the St. Marys Roughriders sports programs, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. More than anything else, he loved and supported his family in all their activities.
Rites are scheduled to begin 4:00 p.m. Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Visitation 2 - 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Private family burial will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Marys Baseball Association.
Condolence may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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