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
Friday, January 3rd, 2020
Richard Bruns
Richard "Richie" Robert Bruns, age 45, Houston, passed away of natural causes Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020, at the Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center in Versailles, Ohio.
He was born November 12, 1974, in Sidney, Ohio, to Richard L. Bruns of Houston and Phyllis M. (Bender) Develvis of Sidney.
He is also survived by one sister Angie & Stacy Monnin of Sidney and a nephew, Colby Monnin, as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert & Alvina Bruns and Al & Clara Bender.
Richie was a 1994 Graduate of Hardin Houston High School and had been employed 25 years at S & H Products in Sidney.
He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, St. Michael Knights of St. John and had been an active participant in Special Olympics. An avid Steelers fan and Reds fan, Richie especially admired Pete Rose. He also enjoyed watching TV game shows and will always be remembered for his bright smile.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Monday, January 6, 2020, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Newport with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. The Knights of St. John Memorial Ritual will be held Sunday at 6:30 PM.
Memorials may be made to S & H Products, Wilson Health Hospice or the Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center activities department.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.