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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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
James Schwartz
James H. Schwartz, 81, of rural Spencerville, OH died Friday December 12, 2025 at his residence.
He was born August 14, 1944 in Logan Twp. - Auglaize Co., OH to Virgil and Martha (Cole) Schwartz. On August 18, 1962 in Spencerville, OH he married Donna Jane Knapp, who died May 6, 2019.
Survivors include son Kevin (Deborah) Schwartz of Spencerville, OH; son Ronald (Lori) Schwartz of Wapakoneta, OH; son Douglas (Amy) Schwartz of Spencerville, OH; grandchildren: April (Philip O'Neill) Evans, Austin (Jenaye) Schwartz, Ashley Schwartz, Kyle (Shelby) Schwartz, Trenton Schwartz, Andy (Crystal) Schwartz, Amanda (Andrew) Kelliher, Abigail (Colton) Eutsler; 4 great-grandchildren: Emma Evans, Jana Schwartz, Oaklyn Schwartz, Walker Schwartz; brother Mark (LouAnn) Schwartz of Spencerville, OH; brother-in-law Paul (Sandy) Knapp of Germantown, OH; sister-in-law Rudite Knapp of Monroe, OH; sister-in-law Audrey Schwartz of Spencerville, OH; and nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Virgil and Martha Schwartz; wife Donna "Jane" Schwartz; great-granddaughter Josie Elizabeth Schwartz; brother Stanley Schwartz; brother-in-law Ivan Knapp, Jr.; sister-in-law Grace (Paul) Wein; sister-in-law Betty (Gary) Wessel; and infant sister-in-law Loma Knapp.
He was a graduate of Spencerville High School (Class of 1962). James farmed and drove semi-truck for many years. In addition, he operated Schwartz Sawmill in rural Spencerville, specializing in the production of wooden pallets. His favorite pastimes included woodworking, restoring and maintaining his FORD 8N tractor and relaxing on his front porch while he waved as people drove past his home.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday December 18, 2025 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Andrew Atkins will officiate the services.
Visitation 2 - 5 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with the Schwartz family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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