Dave Linton

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.

Monday, December 24th, 2018

Dave Linton

David Noel Linton, age 76, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 29, 1942, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Joy (Chivington) Linton. On May 4, 1968 he married Linda Ann Stauffer, who lives in Celina.

Also surviving are his two children Penny Linton and Jim Watson of Wapakoneta and Larry (Emily) Linton of Santa Barbara, CA, four granddaughters: Kate Watson; Lydia, Lindy and Isla Linton; sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth (Gary) Moorman of Tipp City.

David was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother-in-law Diana Joan (David) Eyink.

He graduated from Celina High School with the Class of 1960 and served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He was a farmer and a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Celina First Church of God. David cared for his family and was a generous Man.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Celina First Church of God, with Rev. Craig Flack officiating. Burial will follow in the Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Memorial gathering will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday morning at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care 230 W. Main St. Coldwater, Ohio 45828 and the Celina First Church of God 850 Fairground Rd. Celina, Ohio 45822.

Friends may share condolences on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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