Flood Watch issued August 14 at 9:48PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM 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, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Paul Osterfeld
Paul Osterfeld, age 101 of Coldwater, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
He was born on January 17, 1925 in Coldwater to the late John & Clara (Kessen) Osterfeld. On June 5, 1948, he married Roseann (Pfeffenberger) and she preceded him in death on August 5, 2006.
He is survived by his children, Paul II and Paula Osterfeld of Coldwater, David Osterfeld of Columbus, Gary & Jeanne Osterfeld of Coldwater, and Joyce & Michael Homan of Greenville, 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Robert Osterfeld, Thomas & Alma Osterfeld, Marie & Eugene Schilling, Robert & Dottie Lochtefeld, Arthur & Verla Pfeffenberger, Mary Pfeffenberger, Margaret Pfeffenberger, Lawrence & Erma Fifer, Wilber & Irene LePage, Philip & Lucille Schmidt, Linus & Hazel Pfeffenberger, Louis & Rose Pfeffenberger, Albert & Vicky Pfeffenberger, and Alfred & Vera Pfeffenberger.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He retired from New Idea after working his way up to a Chiefs Draftsmen position. He was a social member of the Coldwater American Legion, Coldwater VFW and Coldwater Eagles. Paul was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, canoeing, walking through the woods and traveling. Paul was a very wise man and a great conversationalist.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 1PM to 4PM on Sunday, February 22, and on Monday from 9 AM to 10 AM at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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