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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Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Benjamin McIntire, III
Benjamin L. McIntire, III, 80, of St. Marys, OH died 5:53 p.m. Thursday September 26, 2024 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born May 3, 1944 in Lima, OH to Benjamin L. and Mary Ellen (Botkin) McIntire, Jr.
Survivors include: sister Sue Ellen Ritter-Swartz of Ft. Myers, FL; nephew Joseph (Nancy) Ritter of New Bremen, OH; niece Judy (John) Ahlers of Ft. Myers, FL; nephew David (Melanie) Ritter of Sarasota, FL; nephew Tim (Marlene) Ritter of Tekamah, NE; great-nieces and great-nephews: Jennifer Meiring, Jamie Ritter-Long, Joseph E. Ritter, Brooke Ann Ahlers, Ryan Ritter, Cory Ritter, Jeremy Ritter and Travis Ritter; and brother-in-law Dean Fisher of Union City, TN.
Preceded in death by: parents Benjamin and Mary Ellen McIntire, Jr.; and sister Brooke Ann Fisher.
He retired from Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen, OH where he worked as a machine operator for 46 years. He served his country in the US Army Reserves.He was a member of Mercer Lodge F & AM #121 in St. Marys, AAOMS Antioch Temple (Shriners' Club) in Dayton, OH and Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 in St. Marys.
"Benny Mc" earned a pilot's license and enjoyed flying airplanes, trap shooting, skydiving and riding all types of motorcycles. In addition, he enjoyed socializing with his friends daily at the C & C Loft and Lounge, McDonald's, Duffy's and the Eagles.
Private funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday October 4, 2024 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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