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, February 6th, 2015
Mary Newton
Mary L. Newton, 75, Portland, Ind., died Feb. 4, 2015, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Michoacan, Mexico, to Vicente and Maria De La Luz Serna Morales. On May 19, 1959, she married Larry Newton, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Ray (Cindy) Newton, Portland; three daughters, Linda (Richard) Tucker, Winchester, Diane (Chuck) Caster, Portland, and Nancy (Michael) Lininger, Portland; several brothers and sisters, including Lila (Jim) Eyink, Portland; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was owner of Mary's Salon DeVeyesa and Merle Norma Cosmetic Studio. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Portland, and the Moose Lodge. She was a graduate of Amber Beauty School.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Portland, the Rev. Robert Moran presiding. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Portland.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.bairdfreeman.com.
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