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
Friday, February 1st, 2019
Mary Joan Emerine
Mary Joan Emerine, 88, of Fostoria, passed away at 1:20 am Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Independence House, Fostoria.
She was born May 27, 1930 in Tiffin to the late Francis E. and Eleanor P. (White) Bragg. She married James V. Emerine September 2, 1950 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria and he preceded her in death on September 17, 2004.
Eight children; six sons, James R. Emerine (deceased 1964), Michael J. (Linda) Emerine, Fostoria, Joseph K. (Helen) Emerine, Fostoria, Mark L. (Karen) Emerine, Fostoria, Martin D. (Holly) Emerine, Coldwater, Matthew J. Emerine, Fostoria; two daughters, Joyce (John) Valachovic, Findlay and Amy (Harry) Peters Jr., Fostoria; twelve grandchildren, Bradley Emerine, Amanda Fox, Angie (Rob) Maley, Jon (Hannah Webster) Emerine, James Valachovic, Alexandra Valachovic, Shelby Emerine, Tara Emerine, Adrienne (Tyler Rumschlag) Emerine, Veronica (Richard) Bell, Olivia Milligan and Troy Milligan; eleven great-grandchildren, Leandra Emerine, Brennen Emerine, Xaviour Emerine, Addie Maley, Alex Maley, DeSean and Arianah McBeth, Nallie Valachovic, Charlotte, Nora and Lincoln Bell.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard E. (Mary) Bragg; sister, Sister Joyce Bragg; and in-laws, Shirley Wright and Joanne (Jack) Holderman.
Joan had worked in accounts receivable at Fostoria Community Hospital. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church and had been a den mother for Cub Scout Pack 450. Joan enjoyed playing cards, crafting, and her flower garden. She was described by her family as being strong, loving, caring, spunky, a matriarch, who dearly loved her family. Joan especially was proud to be a grandmother and great-grandmother.
Visitation is Sunday February 3, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Hoening & Son Funeral Home 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria with Rev. Todd Dominique presiding. A Rosary will be prayed at 10 am at the church. Burial will follow in St. Wendelin Cemetery. A funeral luncheon and gathering will then take place in the Parish Hall.
Memorials are suggested to St. Wendelin Church or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.
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