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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Monday, November 30th, 2015
William Baltes Jr.
William J. Baltes, Jr. age 88, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Versailles Health Care Center.
William was born April 13, 1927 in Darke County to the late William J. & Clara (Bey) Baltes, Sr.
William is survived by his children, Alice & Joseph DeMange of Russia, Edie & Jeff Bergman of Ft. Loramie, Barbara & Kenneth Mertz of Versailles, Bernice & Larry Helman of Sidney, Gerald & Polly Baltes of Versailles and Marvin & Nichole Baltes of Versailles; grandchildren, Benjamin & Kristen DeMange, Karen & Jerry Mertz, Gregory & Ashley Mertz, Christina & Doug Watson, Jennifer Mertz, Anthony & Niki Helman, Eric Helman, Sarah & Jason Tuente, Joshua Baltes, Joshua Bulcher, Quincy Baltes and Stuart Baltes; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Mertz, Veronica Mertz, Harley Mertz, Audrey DeMange, Bella DeMange, Owen Helman, Myles Helman, Emory Tuente, Drew Tuente, one expected great-grandchild, Glenn Mertz, Tinica Mertz, Markese Mertz, Marsean Mertz and Tiana Mertz; step great-grandchildren, Brooke Watson and Bryce Watson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann & Arthur Bergman of Anna and Patricia & Norman Magoto of Centerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by his wife, Rita Catherine (Kemper) Baltes on November 10, 2008 whom he married June 25, 1952; grandson, Nicholas DeMange; brothers & sisters-in-law, Paul & Esther Baltes and Peter & Rose Baltes; and sisters & brothers-in-law, Rose Baltes, Margaret Jane & William O'Bryan and Mary & James Trentman.
William was a tool maker at NCR in Dayton until it closed and retired from Marwill in Ft. Loramie. He was also a lifelong farmer. William was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown where he served as an usher and lector. He was also a member of St. Denis K of C, Council 1756 where he was Past Grand Knight from 1971-1972 and a Trustee for 3 years; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2347 of Versailles where he was Past President, Past Worthy President, Chaplain, Trustee and helped deliver fish to the shut-ins during Lent.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown with Rev. Fr. James Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Frenchtown.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. A Knights of Columbus prayer service will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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