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, September 5th, 2020
Kathleen Bertke
Kathleen Ann (Mader) (Monnin) Bertke of Minster, was born December 14, 1932, and died peacefully September 3, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Minster OH.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband Merle J Monnin, and her parents John and Elenore (King) Mader.
She is survived by her husband of 53 yrs. Norman L. Bertke. Children: Karen (David) Junkin of Bellbrook OH, Judith Leese of Minster OH, Kevin Monnin of Cody WY, Allan Bertke of Minster OH, Deborah (Shawn) Sharp of Minster OH and Michael (Lisa) Bertke of Troy OH, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, sister Rosemary Fleck, Celina, sister-in-law Viola & Dr. Robert Albers, Coldwater, Mark & Joan Wenning, St. Henry.
She was preceded in death by brother-in-law Paul Fleck and sister-in-law Velma Wenning.
Kathleen was an avid bowler and helped establish the Wednesday Night Ladies League. She retired from Dannon Yogurt in 1997, was a charter member of the Minster Area Life Squad. She was a member of Minster FOE Auxiliary and coached little girls and loved rooting on the Minster Wildcats in any and all sports.
Kathy will be greatly missed by family and friends. Her laughter could light up a room.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Frankline Rayappa, celebrant. Social distancing will be in observance, due to the COVID-19 virus. The Mass will also be live streamed on St. Augustine Church's YouTube Channel. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, September 7, and from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 8.
In lieu of flowers and gifts the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's association or the Minster Athletic department.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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