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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Saturday, February 16th, 2019
Don Prueter
Don Prueter, 86, of New Knoxville, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Elmwood of New Bremen.
He was born February 28, 1932, in Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of August and Bertha (Duhme) Prueter.
He married Sylvia Schamp on September 29, 1956; she preceded him in death on March 19, 2005.
He is survived by his children: Sharon (Kirk) Stienecker of New Knoxville; Susan (Jim) Vastano of Lima; Scott (Kim) Prueter of New Bremen. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Leslie (Matt) Krieg; Brooke (Craig) Moeder: Ross (Rachel) Stienecker; Josie (Russell) Wulber; Allie Prueter; Matthew Prueter; Andy McMurray; Carrie (Nate) Manns; Dylan (Ashley) Boroff; Bryce Boroff. Also surviving are 9 great-grandchildren and his siblings: Elwood "Gib" Prueter; Irma Hoelscher; Nancy (Wayne) Bambauer; by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Prueter.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife; his siblings: Paul Prueter; Jim Prueter; Earl Prueter; Naomi Howe.
Don, as a young man, started his carpentry trade in 1949, proudly utilizing those skills during the Korean War while serving in the US Army, and with Tuttle Construction Company, until his retirement in 1994.
Following retirement, Don brought joy and laughter through his hobby of creating wood crafts for loved ones and family. He was a member of American Legion Post 444, New Knoxville; the New Knoxville Historical Society, and the New Knoxville Gun Club. He loved watching Ranger sports, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Don's family wishes to thank Elmwood of New Bremen for their comfort and care of Don, and also the Auglaize County Council on Aging for providing transportation. He was a member of First Church of New Knoxville.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the First Church of New Knoxville, the Reverend Joel Bucklin, officiant. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the First Church of New Knoxville, where memorial gifts may be given to either Elmwood Assisted Living Activities Fund or the Auglaize County Council on Aging.
Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with Don's arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to Don' family via Millefuneralhomes.net.
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