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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Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Richard Riethman
Richard "Rick" P. Riethman, age 64, of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Ohio Hospice Inpatient, Troy Ohio. He was born on December 24, 1960 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Elmer & Mary E. (Bertke) Riethman. He married Karen Homan on August 14, 1993 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea, Ohio and she survives in Minster.
He is also survived by daughter & son-in-law: Michelle & David Huelskamp, Portland, IN, grandchildren: Jack, Otto, Greta, siblings: Jane & Fred Vehorn, Botkins, Jim & Kathy Riethman, New Bremen, Dennis & Rita Riethman, Coldwater, Teresa & Doug Wehmeyer, Centerville, Duane & Renette Riethman, Van Wert, Ted & Tina Riethman, Minster, brother-in-law Dale Steinlage & JoAnne, Centerville, in-laws: Ken & Esther Homan, Coldwater, siblings-in-law: Chuck & Cathy Homan, Fort Recovery Joe Homan, Coldwater, Linda & Shane Woods, Landeck and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan Steinlage.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and an usher for the church. He was a member of the K of C #2158 Minster, the St. Gasper De Bufalo 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus, former President of the #2158 Home Corporation of the K of C, Shelby County Pork Producers, NFO and a former Township Trustee on the Board of Appeals for McClain Twp. He was a lifelong farmer and semi-truck driver for Heartland Feeds. He was a fan of the Minster Wildcats, The Ohio State Buckeyes, but was an avid and loyal Browns fan. He was most proud of being a grandpa and spending time with his grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio with burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, from 3 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 and from 8:30 to 9:00 AM on Thursday, March 6.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the #2158 Home Corporation/K of C Hall Minster, PO Box 48 Minster, OH 45865. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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