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
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
Fred Shuster
Fred S. Shuster, age 73, of Celina, passed away on January 7, 2019 at 8:02 am at his residence in Celina.
He was born October 15, 1945 in Lima to the late Omer "Dutch" and Jeanne (Van Skiver) Shuster. On December 14, 1963 he married Linda K. (Schweitzer) Shuster, and she survives at the residence.
Other survivors include his children, Scott (Melissa) Shuster, Urbana, Ohio, Krista Burch, Celina, and Jay (Erin) Shuster, Beaver Creek, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by a sister, Bette Irick.
Fred was a 1963 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He worked at Colonial Baking Company for 24 years and retired from McKirnan Brothers Vending in Celina after 18 years of service. After retirement Fred went on to work at Crown Equipment Corp. as a driver, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
His hobbies were fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family. Fred was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all.
He was a member of the Celina VFW Post #5713 and Brands Lake Fishing Club in Wapakoneta.
Private services will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday, January 11, 2019 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina; where the family will receive friends from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm prior to the services. Burial will be at a later date at Mercer Memory Garden in Celina.
Contributions can be made to Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main St., Celina, Ohio 45822.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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