Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
James Zimmerman, Jr.
James W. Zimmerman, Jr., died 6:00 a.m. Sunday November 27, 2022 at Grande Lake Healthcare Center.
He was born May 15, 1937 in St. Marys, OH to James and LaVere (Becker) Zimmerman, Sr.
Survivors include: first wife Sally Hunton and their children: Mike (Mary) Zimmerman, Terry Zimmerman, Sandy (Chris) Weng; current wife Shirley (Collins) Zimmerman and son Mark "Woody" Zimmerman; former wife Allison (Ballard) Zimmerman and son Glenn Zimmerman;
2 grandchildren: Elizabeth (Joseph) Fought and Carter Zimmerman and several great-grandchildren; brother Cloyd (Diane) Zimmerman; brother Art (Jerry) Zimmerman; brother Bruce (Linda) Zimmerman; sister Sharon Bayman; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents James and LaVere Zimmerman, Sr.; son James Zimmerman III; granddaughter Lendsay Zimmerman; brother Gary Zimmerman; sister Jeanette Carroll; sister Joy Lou (Harvey) Mobley; sister Barbara Zimmerman; sister Donna (Roger) Selby; brother-in-law James Bayman.
Jim was an ambitious and adventurous soul. His rather diverse employment history began as a pinsetter at a bowling alley. He later simultaneously owned and operated three automobile dealerships (Jim Zimmerman Datsun, Allen Co. Dodge and Allen Co. Motors), all in Lima, OH. Eventually, he sold aircraft internationally.
An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. An experienced pilot, he held certification for airplanes and helicopters. Jim also had a keen interest in classic automobiles. He led a life of which most people could only dream.
His affiliations included, but were not limited to, Auglaize Co. Sheriff's Association, Ohio Army National Guard, NRA (lifetime member), National Elks Foundation, Auglaize Co. 4-H, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc., Experimental Aircraft Assoc.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.
Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jim's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or by visiting the Miller Funeral Home Facebook Page.
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