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
a_d
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Ralph Bensman
Ralph W. Bensman, 76, formerly of Mendon, OH died Thursday January 12, 2023 in Johnson City, TN, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 28, 1946 in Shelby Co., OH to Norbert and Henrietta (Flaute) Bensman. On April 7, 1977 in New Bremen, OH he married Bonnie R. Young-Hook, who died June 23, 2021.
Survivors include: son Gary Hook of Bull's Gap, TN; daughter Carol (Eric) Burger of Mendon, OH; daughter Debra (Rob) Stevens of New Bremen, OH; 11 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren 1 great-great-grandchild; brother Robert (Rodney) Bensman of Sidney, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Norbert and Henrietta Bensman; wife Bonnie Bensman; sister Janet Knasel.
He was a farmer. His favorite pastimes included fishing, playing solitaire and BINGO. He also enjoyed attending estate auctions. His canine companion, "Chloe" provided great companionship to him. Although the family is saddened by his passing, they find great comfort knowing that Ralph has been reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Bonnie.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday January 18, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Pastor Randy Christian will officiate the services.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Ralph's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Archive of
January 17th, 2023
Buy this E-Edition
Additional obituaries on this date
Julia Heitkamp
Julia M. Heitkamp, 80, of St. Anthony, died Monday, January 16, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Kathryn Dues
Kathryn A. Dues, age 59 of Minster, Ohio, died at 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at OSU Wexner Center, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Robert Sudman
Robert Lee Sudman, 84, of St. Marys, died 10:50 P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2023, on the farm where he was also born north of St. Marys. [More]
Carl Marsee
Carl Wayne Marsee, age 83 of Celina, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
a_d