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, March 27th, 2025
Stephanie Lathrop
Stephanie E. Lathrop, age 58, of Celina, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.
She was born July 11, 1966, in Lima. Her father, John D. Frueh Jr.,is deceased. Her mother, Cordelia (Yopp) Frueh, survives in Elida. Stephanie married Patrick M. Lathrop Jr. on September 14, 2001, and he preceded her in death January 3, 2017.
Surviving Stephanie are her mother, two sisters and a brother: Lisa (Jerry) Gruber of San Antonio, TX, Brenda (John) Dorner of Celina, and John D. Frueh III of Lima, nieces and nephews: Jerry (Chelsea) Gruber, Rob (Rachel) Gruber, Patrick (Megan) Gruber, Nora (Justin) Kinner, Mitch Dorner, Jeff Frueh, and Elizabeth (Derek) Lingenfelter, 7 great nieces and
nephews, and brothers-in-law: Mitchell Lathrop of Staunton, VA, Spencer Lathrop of Charlottesville, VA, and Dolph (Connie) Lathrop of Richmond, VA.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Patrick Sr. and Nancy Lathrop.
A 1984 graduate of Elida High School, Stephanie then attended the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1987. She worked as a critical care nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, and Augusta Health, for over 20 years.
While living in Florida, Stephanie rescued several Greyhounds and adopted Manatees.
Locally, Stephanie was a member of the Celina Eagles Lodge #1291 and Moose Lodge #1473, and volunteered for the Cancer Association of Mercer County. She also spent time assisting with the Grand Lake Mariners Baseball organization. Stephanie was an avid reader. She was also an incredibly generous and giving person. Stephanie truly enjoyed spending quality time with her nieces and nephews.
A private Celebration of Life will be held for the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Association of Mercer County are suggested in Stephanie's memory.
Condolences can be expressed to Stephanie's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, of Celina.
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