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, August 22nd, 2016
Dorothea England
Dorothea "Jean" England, age 78, of Mendon, passed away at 6:27 A.M., Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her residence.
Born on August 8, 1938 in Celina, Jean was a daughter of the late Harry Benjamin & Ida Ruth (Dietch) Young. She married Ernest P. "Ernie" England on June 30, 1959, and he preceded her in death on July 29, 2016.
Surviving are their five Children: Terry & Terri Jo England of Spencerville, Ernie II & Jessica England of Rockford, Pam & Scott Stachler of Coldwater, Kim & Rob Zizelman of Mendon, and Joe & Vicki England of Van Wert, thirteen Grandchildren and twenty-one Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by nine Brothers & Sisters: Bonnie & Ralph Bensman of St. Marys, Larry & Connie Young of Sioux City, IA, Kathy Gibson of Wapakoneta, Sharon & Dan King and Tim & Linda Young of Venedocia, John & Bonnie Young of Rockford, Roberta & Mike Sutter of Coldwater, and Alberta & Paul Siegrist of St. Henry, and Sisters-in-law: Doris Young of Mendon, Sharon Young of St. Marys, and Faye Miracle, Eva Jones and Dorothy Partin, all of Middlesboro, KY.
Preceding Jean in death were four Brothers & two Sisters-in-law: Harry Benjamin "Bennie" Young Sr., Steve & Martha Young, Ralph Young, and Daniel & Carolyn Young, a Grandchild: Ashley England, and Brothers-in-law: Burl, Charles "Chalk", Arnold, Earl, Harold, J.C. & Glen England.
Jean enjoyed working in long-term care facilities. She had been a State Tested Nursing Assistant at Celina Manor Nursing Home and the Housekeeping Supervisor at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.
Favorite pastimes for Jean were bowling, playing bingo, and reading novels. Jean also enjoyed quilting, and had created many handmade quilts for her family. Her greatest love was watching and being with the Grandkids. She served as babysitter for all the youngest of her Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, with Pastor Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Calling Hours are from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 24, and one hour prior to services on Thursday, at the Mendon Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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