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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Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Ronald Stetler
Ronald D. Stetler, 86, of Willshire passed away November 19, 2024 at his home.
He was born January 21, 1938, in his home, and was the son of the late Harold E. and Berneice (Becher) Stetler.
Ron was a draftsman and design engineer, who first worked at Magnavox, then later at International Harvester. He briefly worked at Chrysler before being called back to Navistar (formerly International Harvester). Ron retired from Navistar after many years of service.
He enjoyed walking, visiting with friends and family, and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron enthusiastically loved watching racing of every kind. He particularly loved watching car racing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his fiancee, Cecile "Jan" Schindler.
Surviving are Ron's daughter, Ronda L. Dorworth of West Chester, Ohio; grandchildren, Ashley (Jesse) Suttles of Liberty Township, Ohio, and Zachary (Stephanie) Dorworth of Phoenix, Arizona; great grandchildren, Roman Suttles and Isabella Suttles; Jan's sons, Colin Hirschy, Rodney Hirschy, and Kevin Hirschy; and Jan's grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Friday, November 29, 2024 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882. The Rev. Adam Poe will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 3750 US 33, Rockford, OH 45882.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service, Friday November 29, 2024 from 12:00 pm until 2:30 pm, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First St., Rockford, OH 45882.
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