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, December 12th, 2025
Kenneth Chivington
Kenneth B. Chivington, 73, of St. Marys OH died 3:31 p.m. Tuesday December 9, 2025 at his residence.
He was born July 30, 1952 in Celina, OH to Boyd M. and Audrey B. (Smith) Chivington. Survivors include brother Bryce (Carol) Chivington of St. Marys, OH; brother Byron (Pamela) Chivington of St. Marys, OH; sister Sharon Zizelman of Coldwater, OH; sister Melissa (William) Canfield of Oklahoma City, OK; brother-in-law John McGaughley of Junction City, OH.
numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Boyd and Audrey Chivington; brother Richard (Lynda) Chivington; sister Judith McGaughley; sister Corla (Robert) Hoelscher; infant brother Roger Chivington; infant sister Annette Chivington; infant sister Deborah Chivington; and brother-in-law Louis Zizelma.
Mr. Chivington was employed as a contract custodian for the Ohio Department of Transportation.In addition, he worked at Pizza Hut in St. Marys for a number of years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys.His favorite pastimes included working on jigsaw puzzles and watching and feeding the area squirrels.
Rites are scheduled to be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday December 17, 2025 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys, with Pastor Keith Stuck, officiating. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH.
Visitation 5- 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home on High Street.
Kennth's family would like to express their appreciation to the Benchmark Human Services (Residential Division) for the wonderful care received and, especially, to long-time care provider Janelle Gross.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Kenneth's family via www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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