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, July 25th, 2018
Constance Droesch
Connie L. (Francis) Droesch, age 76, Versailles, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at her residence on Monday, July 23, 2018.
She was born March 27, 1942, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Carl and Amelia (Simon) Francis. On June 19, 1966, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport, Connie married Ralph S. Droesch who preceded her in death on May 21, 2010.
She is survived by two children, Michael & Vickie Droesch of Pataskala and Jennifer & Michael Lippert of Libertyville, IL, along with three grandsons, Jared and Gabriel Droesch and Robert Lippert; two siblings, Linda & Jim Davidson of Versailles and John E. Francis of Athens as well as sisters & brothers-in-law: Carol Francis of Willowdell, Delores & John Springer of Tipp City, Marlene & Bill Schrage of Perrysburg and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Rose Francis; two brothers, Lawrence & Janice and Richard & Jane Francis as well as in-laws, LeRoy & Mary Droesch and Mary Ann & Bob Hoying.
Mrs. Droesch retired from teaching in 2001. She taught second and third grade students at Russia Local School for 32 years. Previously, she taught at the Piqua South Street Elementary School for seven years, beginning her teaching career in 1962.
Connie was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church and had been active in the Daughters of Isabella. She belonged to the Versailles Historical Society and had been a past Board member. She was also a member of the Shelby County Retired Teachers Association, Ohio Retired Teachers Association and the National Education Association. Connie was an avid reader. She also enjoyed writing, sewing and gardening.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, July 27, 2018, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. James Simons presiding. Interment will follow at St. Valbert Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday 9:00 to 9:30 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials will be forwarded to student school supply charities or charities of the donor's choice.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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