Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Carol Alexander
Carol Lee Alexander, 82, of St. Marys, OH died 3:43 p.m. Wednesday September 24, 2025 at The OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
She was born January 13, 1943 in Paulding, OH to Edward Lee and Thelma Rozella (Wagner) Nickerson. On February 10, 1961 in St. Marys, OH she married Dwain E. Alexander, who died February 20, 2015.
Survivors include son Steve Alexander of Vandalia, OH; son Jeffery Alexander of Van Wert, OH; son Scott Alexander of Montezuma, OH; son Christopher of St. Marys, OH; daughter Melissa Alexander of St. Marys, OH; daughter Tina Alexander of St. Marys, OH; son Brian (Lesley) Alexander of Sidney, OH; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law John "Ed" Slone, Sr. of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by parents Edward and Thelma Nickerson; husband Rev. Dwain Alexander; sister Angela Slone; and beloved pet dog "Mindy."
She had worked in the dietary department at the former Valley Nursing Home and as a production employee for Classic Delight, both in St. Marys. She was a member of the former First Wesleyan Church in St. Marys.
Her favorite pastimes included visiting the Atlantic Ocean (especially, Ormond Beach, FL), traveling, being outside in the warm weather, dining out, supporting The Ohio State Buckeyes and watching westerns on television.
More than anything else, she absolutely treasured the time spent with her loving family. Carol will be truly missed and never forgotten by her children and grandchildren.
Friends are invited to visit with her family and participate in a Time of Sharing and Remembrance from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday September 28, 2025 at the Miller - Long and Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Carol's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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