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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Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
John Bennett Jr.
John G. Bennett, Jr., 76, of St. Marys, OH died Wednesday January 29, 2020 at Vancrest of St. Marys.
He was born March 29, 1943 in Washington, PA to John G. and Elizabeth Jane (Wagner) Bennett, Sr. On April 9, 1989 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Rockford, OH he married Madonna J. Homan-Foote, who survives.
Also survived by: Son Mitch (Kem) Bennett of Parkersburg, WV; Daughter Judi (Jack) Bennett-Patrick of Carmel, IN; Son Jonas (LeAnn) Foote of Ft. Recovery, OH; Daughter Rachel Foote-Price of St. Marys, OH; 7 grandchildren: Cory, Sean, Andrew, Jacob, Haylie, Colton and Ava; 3 great-grandchildren; Brother Jim (Paulette) Bennett of Troy, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents John and E. Jane Bennett, Sr.; parents-in-law Alfred and Bernadine Homan.
He was a graduate of Celina Senior High School. He was a retired machinist from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. Along with his wife, he was a proprietor of the Wayne Street Bar & Grill in St. Marys for many years.
A talented musician, he played guitar, keyboards, harmonica and provided vocals for several bands in the area, including "Simon Girty Band," "Common Cents," "Night Shift," "Chaparels," and "Roscoe and His Little Green Men."
A memorial Mass is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 8, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Barry Stechschulte, celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Following the funeral Mass, a time of celebration and remembrance will begin at 12:00 noon at the Wayne Street Bar & Grill. All are invited!
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.
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