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, January 6th, 2023
Ethel Pontsler
Ethel Marie Pontsler, 84, of Rockford, beloved wife of the late Donald Pontsler, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1938 to the late Ellery and Roberta Mosher, Ethel kept her New England charm after moving to the Midwest in her youth.
Known by many as the "Angel Lady", Ethel used her talents as an artist for families to remember their loved ones as angels. Her work can also be seen in the Rockford Christmas Walk posters and signs throughout the community. She loved being a self taught artist and found great joy sharing her love for art.
She is survived by her children: David (Charity) Pontsler, Rockford; Karen (Clarence) Thomas, Jacksonville, Florida, Jody (Richard) Lamparelli, Quaker Hill, Connecticut, daughter-in-law Tammy Pontsler, Rockford, sisters: Gloria Bruce, Lyn Loughridge and 11 grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her son, Jeff, sister Roberta Grothause, and brother Hugh E. Mosher.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ethel's memory may be sent to: The Leota Braun Foundation https://leotabraun.org/. The family wishes to thank Tranquility of Rockford for their kind care.
To share in Ethel's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com.
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