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, March 18th, 2025
Paul Lawson
Paul Edward Lawson, 91, a longtime resident of Rossburg, OH and Venice, FL, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of March 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on January 4, 1934, in Dayton, OH, to Clarence and Mary (Puterbaugh) Lawson and grew up near Union City. Paul married the love of his life, Joan L. (Shook) Lawson, and they raised five children in the Catholic faith. After building a beautiful life together and sharing more than 50 years of marriage, Joan entered eternal life.
Always working to provide for his family, Paul was a farmer, owned Lawson Barber Shop in Fort Recovery, and eventually retired from the Mercer County Elks Golf Club. Known as a kind man and a friend to all, Paul had the most generous spirit. His family admired his thoughtful approach to all of life's challenges and respected the way he always found the path forward. Paul cherished the wonderful times spent with family and especially enjoyed the company of his many friends. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds.
Paul is survived by his five children: Phil Lawson (Carol) of Findlay, Mike Lawson of Arcanum, Jeff Lawson (Carolyn) of Arcanum, Debbie Coughlin (Tom) of London, and Tom Lawson (Patty) of Greenville. Also surviving are a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Max and Jo Ann Shook, of Kettering. Paul was preceded in death by his brothers Harold and Richard, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dick and Kay Shook.
Paul loved his grandchildren: Jessica Anderson (John), Grant Lawson (Ashlee), Lauren Lawson, Erica Turjanica (Ryan), Nick Coughlin (Emily), Lindsey Wilson (Derek), Jesse Lawson, Sacha Pollit (Zack), Rochelle Lawson, Paul Lawson (Chantrell), plus 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, and 9:00-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the St. Henry Catholic Church, with Rev. Mark Ghiloni officiating.  Catholic burial will follow at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, OH 45331.
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