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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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Ruth Heyne
Ruth (Diller) Heyne, age 83, of St. Sebastian, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her large, loving, and faith filled family.
She was born August 19, 1942, in Coldwater to the late Zeno & Anna Marie (Will) Diller. On February 1, 1964, she married Earl H. Heyne Sr., and he passed away on February 5, 2023.
Ruth is also survived by children: Cindy & Steve Bensman of Anna, Lois & Eric Braun of Napoleon, Judy & Doug Forsthoefel of Coldwater, Darlene & Tim Lyons of Versailles, Earl Heyne Jr. of Coldwater, Karen & Randy Kuess of St. Sebastian, Debra Dulle & Tony Monsivais of Pandora, her "German Exchange Sons" Stefan & Simone Reinheimer, and Thomas Reinheimer, 27 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 4 on the way, as well as siblings and in-laws: Bob & Lynn Diller of Tennessee, Neil & Pat Diller of Ft. Recovery, Alan & Rosie Diller of Coldwater, Louie & Jeanette Diller of Ft. Recovery, Jim Remaklus of Coldwater, Marilyn Heyne of Coldwater, and Rita Heyne of Centerville.
In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her five angel babies, infant brother, Arthur Diller, siblings and in-laws: Dan Diller, Marion Diller, Alice Remaklus, Oscar "Shorty" Heyne, Lester Heyne, Joyce Flinn, Rosie Albright, Harry Eckrote & Norma Jean Eckrote, Ralph Heyne, and Nancy Heyne.
Ruth was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in St. Sebastian, Ohio. She was devoted to her faith and she also served as a CCD Instructor, Director of Religious Education in St. Sebastian and longtime supported the Mercer County Right to Life. Ruth was a lifelong homemaker, farmer and found her greatest joys from being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished her family and the memories made for over 25 years at the family "Grandcamp".
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Sunday, October 19, or from 9:00am - 9:45am on Monday, October 20, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, the Mercer County Right to Life, or the Morgan's Place Cemetery in Sidney.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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