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.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration 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 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Monday, February 6th, 2023
Mary Brown
Mary F. Brown age 95, of Minster, died on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 15, 1927, in Minster to the late Urban & Neoma (Depweg) Wetzel.
On July 2, 1949, she married her husband George W. Brown in St. Augustine Church, Minster. They were married 70 years. George preceded her in death on June 26, 2019.
She is also survived by children Sarah & Jack Franzwa, St. Paul, MN, Glenn & Judi Brown, Dublin, Tom Brown, Minster, Sandy Dunlap, Minster, Tony & Mary Jo Brown, Cincinnati, Jay & Therese Brown, Minster, Roy & Elaine Brown, Minster, Carl & Amber Brown, Minster and Fr. Ned Brown, North Star; 28 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren with 4 on the way, 6 step great grandchildren; siblings Margaret Slonkosky, Minster, Phil & Darlene Wetzel, Dayton, David Wetzel, Jacksonville, FL; in-laws Chris Wetzel, Richmond Heights, OH & Mary E. Brown, Minster.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her great grandson Abram, grandson-in-law Cory Michael, & daughter-in-law Cindy Brown; brothers & sisters Theresa & Dave Murnane, Bonnie & Fred Schmieder, John & Damaris Wetzel, Tom Wetzel, Leonard & Lois Wetzel, Sam & Audrey Wetzel, Gene & Cathy Wetzel, Evonne & Jim Stechschulte, infant Marlene Wetzel, Patricia & Phil Young; in-laws Charlie & Winnie Brown & Jim Brown.
Mary was a loving mother and a deeply devout Catholic, strong in her faith. As a lifelong member of St Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, she served on many committees. She was a charter member of the CL of C, member of Regnum Christi and led the Arts & Environment Committee for 15 years.
She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as well as her numerous nieces, nephews, and their extended families. As the Wetzel historian, she kept count of the over 750 descendants of her parents, Urban & Neoma. Mary loved knitting, crocheting, sewing, and quilting for anyone, but especially Heritage Manor Nursing Home and the Maria Stein Retreat House.
She took up tennis at age 45 and was proud of being the Auglaize County Women's Tennis Singles Champion in 1978.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, with her son Fr. Ned Brown and nephew Fr. Barry Stechshulte, con-celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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