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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Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
Mark Ruschau
Mark D. Ruschau, 54, New Bremen, died at 6:45 p.m., Jan. 5, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born July 11, 1959, in Coldwater, to the late Jerome "Jim" and the late Pauline (Mescher) Ruschau. He married Theresa Nerderman on March 13, 1993, in New Bremen, and she survives in New Bremen.
He is also survived by his brothers and sister, Michael (Karen) Ruschau, Cridersville; Sandra (Tim) Hirschfeld, St. Marys; and David (Molly) Ruschau, Avon; in-laws, Rich (Norma) Nerderman, Minster; Sherry (Rob) Coffey, St. Marys; Jeff (Eula) Nerderman, Fishers, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen. He graduated from Brunnerdale High School Seminary, Canton, and from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind. He worked for Cooper Farms, St. Henry, and wrote sports articles for The Daily Standard, Celina.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen with the Rev. Tom Mannebach celebrant. Burial will take place in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. The family requests casual attire for the the viewing on Thursday. A viewing will also be held from 9-10 a.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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