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
a_d
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Duane Sheets
Duane R. Sheets, aged 71, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. at Divine in Rockford, Ohio. He was born October 24, 1953 to the late Richard and Mildred (Thomas) Sheets.
He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Debra A. (Fisher) Sheets, on August 25, 2018.
Duane was a 1972 graduate of Celina High School and a self-employed farmer, livestock handler, and truck driver for many years. He cherished the freedom of working outdoors on the land and enjoyed sharing his passion for farming with his nephews. A proud second-generation farmer, he took great satisfaction in witnessing the legacy continue with the third generation.
He is survived by three nephews: Jeffrey (Kelly) Sheets of Celina, Gregory (Jessica) Sheets of Celina, and Douglas (Dana) Sheets of Celina; one nephew, Jeremy Sheets, who preceded him in death; five great-nephews: David, Nathan, Joshua, Luke, and Aaron; five great-nieces: Cindy, Megan, Julia, Abigail, and Claire; and a brother, Rodney (Linda) Sheets of Celina.
Funeral services will be conducted on August 15, 2025, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the funeral beginning promptly at 12:00 p.m. Officiating is Rev. Adam Poe.
Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or the Parkinson's Foundation.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for the Sheets family.
To share memories or condolences, please visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or the Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
Archive of
August 12th, 2025
Buy this E-Edition
Additional obituaries on this date
Betty Lou Moorman
Betty Lou Moorman, 78, died 7:56 p.m. at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockford, OH. [More]
Dwight Strasburg
Dwight Gordon Strasburg, age 82 of St. Marys and formerly of Celina, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
a_d