Flood Watch issued August 12 at 8:52PM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, 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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening through the overnight hours. These storms could lead to additional flooding.
66° 66° slight chance Thu 81° Thu 81° patchy slight chance 66° 66° chance Fri 81° Fri 81° likely
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Saturday, December 17th, 2022
Betty Bechtol
Betty F. Bechtol, 101, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at her home.
She was born on November 18, 1921, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late William and Blanche (Lindsay) Shawver.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph L. Bechtol, whom she married on October 22, 1941, and who passed away on September 25, 2003; her daughter, Mary Cohen; her 2 grandsons and one great grandson; her 2 sisters, 2 half-brothers, and one half-sister.
Betty is survived by her children, Danny (Molly) Bechtol of Fort Recovery, Ohio, Larry Bechtol of Florida, Ronald (Glenda) Bechtol of Phelan, Alabama, and Joseph (Susan) Bechtol of Muncie, Indiana; her 18 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.
Betty was a 1940 graduate of Bryant High School. She spent a majority of her life as a homemaker caring for her family. Betty was a member of the Fort Recovery American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She served as a Den Mother for the Fort Recovery Cub Scouts, Pack 199, and was a Blue Bird Camp Fire leader. Betty was a life-long member of the Fort Recovery United Methodist Church in Fort Recovery.
A celebration of Betty's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, with Pastor David Porath officiating. Burial will follow in Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Indiana.
Guests may visit on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday from 9:00 until 10:00 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Center For Neurological Development, PO BOX 117, Burkettsville, Ohio 45310.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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