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
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
Barbara Daisy
Barbara Normajean "Barbie" Daisy, age 43, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at her home in Van Wert.
She was born December 12, 1979, in Greenville, to Richard and Rosie (Lange) Beougher. Her father, mother, and step-father, Ted Steffen, are deceased.
Barbie is survived by her children: Angel (Matt) Belanger, Brandon Ganger and Colin Ganger of Middle Point, and Dakota Ganger of Rockford, step-children: Corey Weis, Christina Stevens and Daniel Ganger, grandchildren: Leondre and Maci, and step-grandchildren: Landon, Logan and Madison. Also surviving are her sister, Diane Ginter of Convoy, brother, James Beougher, nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.
She was preceded in death by an uncle, Dick Lange, aunt, Sharon Hicks, and a nephew, Jesse Lange.
Barbie had attended Jay County High School in Portland, and worked at the Fremont Company in Rockford. She loved her family, and they were her motivation to turn her life around. Barbie had a sweet disposition and the voice of an angel. She would do anything for anyone, including giving away her last dollar, if necessary. Barbie enjoyed cooking, especially "Hobo Stew". She was involved with a sobriety support group to help others succeed. Barbie especially loved spending time with her grandkids.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Sunday, September 10th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., with Services to begin at 2:30, Pastor Rick Hilton officiating, followed by a meal for family and friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a Go Fund Me Account set up for the family.
Condolences can be expressed to Barbie's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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