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, November 3rd, 2020
David 'Wayne' Vanderhorst
David "Wayne" Vanderhorst age 77 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Minster passed away suddenly on Monday October 19, 2020 at his home in Columbus.
He was born November 5, 1942 in Minster Ohio to the late Donald & Irene "Shorty" (Rosengarten) Vanderhorst.
He is survived by brothers Dean & Linda Vanderhorst, Fort Loramie, Daryl & Connie Vanderhorst, New Bremen, brother-in-law Jake & Connie Guillozet, Russia. He will also be missed by 8 nieces & nephews, 24 great nieces & nephews and 4 great great nieces & nephews, also close friends Jim, Treva, Bret, Maddie & Michael Weaver, Westerville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Bernard & Gertrude (Cox Severin) Vanderhorst, Edward B. & Clara A. (Gerling) Rosengarten, his sister Elaine Guillozet & niece Kelly Guillozet.
He graduated from Minster High School in 1960 and went on to earn his business degree from Columbus Business University in 1962. His first and only job was at Huntington National Bank where he started in the bookkeeping department, working his way up to Assistant Vice President of Accounting, where he worked for 37 years before retiring in 1999.
He very much enjoyed horse racing and at one time had been part owner of a horse, he loved to bet on anything that raced. He also loved playing cards at the local tavern and having a few with his local friends. He loved anything to do with the stock market, teaching anyone who asked about investing.
Wayne had a big heart and was very generous person starting many college funds in the family and supporting various causes over the years. He was loved and respected by his family, along with many co-workers throughout the years. We are all saddened by his sudden passing.
Due to health issues in the community, there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu flowers donations may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Private condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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