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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Friday, August 16th, 2024
Franklin Kuenning
Franklin C. Kuenning, age 89, of New Bremen, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen.
He was born on November 22, 1934 in New Bremen, the son of the late Allen and Frances C. (Ruese) Kuenning. On November 22, 1986, he married Jeanne L. Helmstetter who survives in New Bremen after sharing 37 wonderful years together.
Also left to cherish Frank's memory are his sons: Keith (Tess) Kuenning of Bow, NH, and Kevin Kuenning of Concord, NH; his step-children: Mary Jo (Dave) Stillwell of Mendon, James (Deb) Ahrns, Jr. of Centerville, and Patti (Gary) Williams of Chattanooga, TN; as well as his eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his son Kirk Kuenning, and his siblings: Stanley (Dona Mae) Kuenning and JoAlice (Jim) Nieter.
Frank was a 1954 graduate of New Bremen High School, and was a long-time member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. He had served in the United States Army in Germany as a Sargent in the Infantry from 1957-1959. He had worked at Post Printing in Minster for 40 years until his retirement in 2003, retiring as the vice president and general manager of operations. Frank held memberships at the Minster Eagles #1391, and at the Pinehurst Country Club in North Carolina, and was a dedicated member of the Rooster Club.
As a car enthusiast, Frank loved his vehicles and enjoyed car racing. He also loved playing golf, boating and skiing on Grand Lake and up in Michigan, horse racing, and traveling.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery in Minster with military honors.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Monday, at the church, prior to the Mass from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Church of the Holy Redeemer or to Grand Lake Hospice.
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family, and online condolences can be left on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
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