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, September 17th, 2025
Sharon Apple
Sharon A. Apple, age 79, of North Star, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025, at her daughter's home near Piqua.
Sharon was born June 25, 1946, in Celina to the late John F. & Hilda H. (Wehrkamp) Keiser. On September 7, 1964, she married William G. "Bill" Apple. Sharon and Bill were married for 37 years until his passing on August 25, 2001.
Sharon is survived by her two daughters and their husbands: Lisa & David Linn of Piqua, and Teresa & William "Bill" Torris of Fayetteville, GA. Other surviving family members include four grandchildren, Madison Linn, Emma Linn, Evan Torris, and Mattheus (Elizabeth) Torris, as well as siblings and in-laws: Norma "Jean" Kaiser, Marvin & Wanda Keiser, Betty Keiser-Schlarman, Doris Keiser, Arlene Keiser, Carol "Jane" Apple, Shirley Spitzer, and Marilyn & George Riegle, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Sharon is preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Torris, as well as siblings and in-laws, Paul & Norma Keiser, Wilma & Thomas Stammen, Lester Keiser, Louis Keiser, Harold Keiser, John "Jack" Kaiser, Harold Apple, Thomas & Janit Apple, Keith Spitzer, and her father in-law and mother in-law, Norbert & Louise Apple.
Sharon courageously faced her journey with grace, cherishing every precious moment she could spend with her beloved family, who were her greatest pride and joy. She especially treasured her grandchildren, delighting in their many accomplishments through the years. Beyond her family, Sharon's heart was open wide for all creatures great and small. Her home was a welcoming haven for cats, dogs, lambs, bunnies, and any animal in need, lovingly transforming it into her own little sanctuary. She found peace and happiness working in her garden or lending a hand in others', and she loved to sit quietly on her back porch, watching the birds and God's beautiful creatures that surrounded her. Sharon was a devoted lifelong member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star and took great joy in her involvement with the St. Anne Ladies Sodality.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am Saturday, September 20, 2025, at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star. Following the funeral mass, burial will take place in St. Louis Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, September 19, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry; or from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, September 20, at the gathering room at St. Louis Church in North Star.
Those who wish to honor Sharon's life may consider making a memorial contribution to the Miami County Animal Shelter or the Darke County Humane Society.
Condolences for the family may be expressed in person or online at hogenkampfh.com.
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