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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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Ronald Homan
Ronald (Ron) Homan, age 66, passed away at his home in Russia surrounded by his loving family at 5:32 pm on September 30, 2025.
He was born on November 16, 1958 in Coldwater, to the late Leonard and Alice (Pleiman) Homan. He married Joan (Groff) Homan in Russia, on September 12, 1981 and she survives.
He is also survived by his 3 children and 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Josh Homan of Trenton, Ohio, Ashley and Travis Goubeaux of Russia, and Roni and Luke Bertke of Maria Stein. Grandchildren: Emma Homan, Sydney and Ryan Forbush, Brianna Martin, Maddox, Paxson, Annie, Simon, Marin, and August Goubeaux, Adeline, Charlotte, Louis, and Leo Bertke. 1 great grandchild, Willow Meseroll.
Also surviving are his siblings and in-laws. Skip and Lori Homan of Maria Stein, Roger Homan and Verna Howell of Minster, Roy Homan and Darlene Dalgo of Perrysburg, and Rob and Michelle Homan of Maria Stein. Carole and the late Michael Groff of Findlay, Vicki and Doug Swindell of Troy, Ohio, Carla and Tom Briggs of Piqua, Ann and David Fullenkamp of Versailles, and Andi and Steve Layman of Centerville.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Alice (Pleiman) Homan, his in- laws Joseph and Ruth (Sonderman) Groff, brother-in-law Michael Groff.
Ron began Homan and Stucke Construction in 1981 where he worked for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2020. He was a generous, hard-working man who helped so many people during his life.
His greatest joys in life were his grandchildren and Norris Lake where he spent every summer for over 30 years. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
Ron was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 6, 2025 at St. Remy Catholic Church with burial to held at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 1 to 4 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025 and from 9 to 10 AM on Monday.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Miami County and Russia Fire Department. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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