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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Monday, September 29th, 2025
Joyce Flinn
Joyce A. Flinn, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her home in Celina. She was born August 13, 1942, in Mercer County, to the late Frank L. & Alvina C. (Reier) Heyne.
Joyce is survived by her daughters: Dawn (Terry) Daugherty and Lisa Heistan; grandchildren: Amanda (Ian), Steven, Travis and Tyler; great grandchildren: Roy, Harmony and Bennett; and sisters-in-law: Ruth Heyne and Rita Heyne.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Lora Ann, and her brothers and sisters: Lester Heyne, Rosy (Chris Broders) Albright, Oscar (Nancy) Heyne, Norma Jeane (Harry) Eckrote, Ralph Heyne, and Earl Heyne.
Joyce was a graduate of Celina Senior High School. She retired from Goodyear in St. Marys after many years of service.
Lovingly known as the "Energizer Bunny", Joyce gave her heart to the Mercer County Council on Aging (Senior Center), volunteering for the last 25 years. She spent countless hours assisting with their Garage Sales, Thursday and Sunday Night Card Games, the monthly Newsletter, Craft Classes, Special Events, as a Transportation Services Driver, and beyond.
Joyce always had a smile and a hug for everyone, and truly enjoyed helping people in any way she could.
She also liked to recycle and repurpose items. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family; daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her fur babies.
A Celebration of Joyce's Life will be held at the Mercer County Council on Aging, 217 Riley St., in Celina, on Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 4 pm. Pastor Craig Flack will officiate a service starting at 4 pm. Please join the family for a meal following the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging, 217 Riley St., Celina.
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