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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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Jay Johnston
Jay R. Johnston, 80, of St. Marys, OH died 2:20 p.m. Saturday May 31, 2025 at the JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. He was born June 3, 1944 in Sidney, OH to Richard Clinton and Frances June (Goldsberry) Johnston. On August 15, 1964 in Sidney, OH he married Malvina Rose Swiger, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Lynn (Don Lachey) Johnston of St. Marys, OH and son Deron (Jennifer) Johnston of Middletown, PA.
Preceded in death by: parents Richard and Frances June Johnston; sister Judy Cartwright.
He was a graduate of Sidney High School (Class of 1962) and attended The Ohio State University. He worked as a commercial accounts representative for W.H. Kiefaber Wholesale Supply Co. and Lear Fire Equipment Co. In addition, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for Mercer Co. Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH. Also, Jay served as Director of Transportation for the Enoch Shrine.
Jay's life was dedicated to service for his community. One of the original members of the St. Marys Township Fire Department, he volunteered for 32 years and also served on various fire and emergency response committees. He enjoyed all types of sporting events and served as baseball umpire and football referee for countless high school games. He was an active member of various Masonic bodies, including Mercer Lodge #121 F & AM, Ancient and Accepted Order of the Mystic Shrine, Scottish Rite - Valley of Dayton, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Ohio and Antioch Kentucky Colonels. He was also a member of VFW Post #9289, American Legion Post #323 and the Sidney High School Alumni Marching Band (bass drum). He enjoyed fishing and the sport of hockey, having served as medical assistant for the Lima Blues.
Above everything else, Jay was devoted to his loving family.
In honor of Mr. Jay Johnston, a Gathering of Family & Friends is scheduled 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday June 28, 2025 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Masonic Funeral Rites will be observed at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jay's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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