Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Deb Giere
Deb (Heuker) Giere, age 65, of Coldwater passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 30, 2025 at her home in Coldwater.
She was born on May 7, 1960 in Celina to Susanna (Dresher) Heuker of Botkins and the late John Heuker. She married Karl Giere at Holy Trinity Church in Coldwater and he survives her in Coldwater.
Deb is also survived by children; Rachel & Jack Robinson of Cincinnati, Beth & Mark Decker of Ashville, Doug & Sarah Giere of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, and David & Sarah Giere of West Chester, grandchildren; Noah, Riley, Connor, Mya, Kennedy, Elaina, Samuel, Isaac, and one on the way, siblings; Chris Heuker, Greg Heuker, Steve & Ginger Heuker, Phil & Jan Heuker, Pam & Pat Grimes, Matt & Joann Heuker, and Tony & Stephanie Heuker, and in-laws; Marlene Easterlin, Rick & Marilyn Giere, Cindy & Roger Brockman, Bill Bernard, Linda & Ed Knapke, Dan & Kathy Giere, Larry Giere, Randy & Cindy Giere, Nick & Lynn Giere, and Neal & LisaGiere.
She is preceded in death by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frederick "Fritz" & Betty Giere and sister-in-law Cheri Bernard.
Deb was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She worked at Copeland for nearly 24 years. Deb found great joy playing games and socializing with family and friends. She loved to read to and spend time with her grandkids. She also enjoyed completing the daily newspaper Sudoku.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday and from 9 AM to 10 AM on Wednesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, Mercer County Cancer Association or the Mercer County EMS.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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