Noreen

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.

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Noreen "Renie" Bertke

Noreen "Renie" M. Bertke, 57, passed away June 29, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Noreen "Renie" was born July 28, 1961 in Coldwater, OH, to James and Marita (Wolters) Bertke, who both preceded her in death. Renie attended Coldwater High School.

Renie is survived by her significant other, Randall Brunswick of Fort Loramie, OH, children, Rachel (Brandon) Carta of Cincinnati, OH, Joshua "Josh" Brunswick of Fort Loramie, OH, Jacob "Jay" Brunswick of Fort Loramie, OH, grandchildren, Alexis Carta of Cincinnati, OH, Brittany (Shawn) Gnau of Celina, OH, Dakota Zell of Cincinnati, OH, Hunter Zell of Covington, OH, Brianna Bertke of Celina, OH, Brandon Carta II of Cincinnati, OH, Christopher Bertke, Jr. of Celina, OH, great-granddaughter, Novalee Gnau of Celina, OH, siblings, Roseann "Rosie" (Tim) Burton of Portland, IN, Barbara "Barbie" (Danny) Long of Coldwater, OH, Mary Black of Coldwater, OH, and long time friend, Tony Black of Celina, OH.

She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Bertke and grandson, Haydyn Brunswick.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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