Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 7:26PM EDT until August 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 560 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
WAYNE
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, CAMDEN, CELINA, CIRCLEVILLE, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, GREENVILLE, KENTON, KETTERING, LANCASTER, LOGAN, LONDON, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, WAPAKONETA, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WEST JEFFERSON, AND XENIA.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 1:04PM EDT until August 12 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, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Today 84° Today 84° chance 68° 68° chance likely Tomorrow 82° Tomorrow 82° likely chance 67° 67° chance
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Valerie Leistner
Valerie S. (Brookhart) Leistner, age 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 10, 1954, in Celina, to the late Leon Brookhart and Marceita (Edmiston) Brookhart, who survives in Celina.
Valerie is survived by her daughters, Sara (Ben) Laux and Ashley (Chris) Balogna, both of Celina; her beloved grandchildren, Trinity (Nathan) Boroff of Mendon, Gracy Laux, and Zeke Laux, both of Celina; and her brother, Luke (Monica) Brookhart of North Star.
Valerie was a 1973 graduate of Celina High School. On April 24, 1976, she married Randy Leistner, and together they built a life centered around family, love, and many cherished memories. Randy preceded her in death on March 27, 2026. Valerie worked for many years at Huffy Corporation in Celina before becoming a mother and homemaker. She took great pride in caring for others and was always there to make sure her family and those around her were loved and cared for.
She had a special gift for making people feel welcome and enjoyed being a hostess, whether it was gathering family together or simply offering a drink and a snack to those who stopped by. Valerie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her great joy. She enjoyed gardening, caring for her flowers, crafting, and decorating her home for every holiday. She especially loved Christmas and celebrating her love for America. Her creativity, warm heart, and attention to detail could be seen throughout her home and in the memories she created with those she loved.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Kessler Cemetery in Chattanooga, Ohio, with Tom Burtch officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, 230 W. Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio 45828.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina and St. Marys are honored to serve Valerie's family during this difficult time. We are grateful for the trust they have placed in us and the privilege of helping honor Valerie's life and legacy.
To share condolences or memories, please visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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