Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 19 at 4:39PM EDT until May 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN RIPLEY
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
UNION
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BUTLER HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, KENTON, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, OSGOOD, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, VERSAILLES, WAPAKONETA, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, AND XENIA.
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 7:24PM EDT until May 19 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 724 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Sidney, Piqua, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Milton, Versailles, Covington, Newport, Bradford, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Pleasant Hill, Botkins and Lakeview.
Today 88° Today 88° slight chance chance 60° 60° likely Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance 47° 47°
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Michele Bricher
Michele (Shelly) R. Bricher, age 59, of Coldwater passed away surrounded by her beloved family at home on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1966 in Coldwater, to the late Eugene Bricher and his wife, Pat (Schwieterman) Bricher of Coldwater.
She is also survived by her three daughters, who were her pride and joy-Amber & Eric Evers of Coldwater, Abby Staugler of Centerville, and Alyssa & Eric Anderson of Maria Stein.   Her greatest blessings in life were her cherished grandchildren-Colten, Landyne, Amya, Lily, Cora, Lane, Creed, and one little angel on the way-each of whom she adored beyond measure. And, her siblings and in-laws, Steve & Denise Bricher of Urbana, Lisa Bricher & FiancĂ© Steve Rammel of Coldwater. In addition to her father, Shelly is also preceded in death by her brother, Mark Bricher.
She was lovingly known as "Grandma of the Year," Grandma Shelly never missed a chance to cheer on her grandchildren at their many activities. A strong advocate for the Mercer County Cancer Association, she gave of herself to help others while always putting her family first. She would drop everything to support her daughters and grandchildren-whether it was cleaning, chauffeuring, or simply showing up with unconditional love. She loved her family deeply and gave her all to ensure their happiness and joy above her own.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but especially by her daughters and grandchildren, who were the greatest joys of her life. Her love, guidance, and the countless ways she cared for them will remain a lasting legacy in their hearts forever.
Funeral Services will be held at noon on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth cemetery.
Friends may call from 10AM to 12PM on Friday morning at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
In honor of Shelly's courageous journey & fight, contributions can be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.
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