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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Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
Mary Jo Bruggeman
Mary Jo (Cox) Bruggeman died peacefully on November 6 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 88.
Mary Jo was born on January 8, 1934 in Weston, WV the daughter of Joe and Mary Cox. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School and received her BA in the fine arts from Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati. She joined the faculty of Coldwater High School 1956 as the art teacher, and also taught senior English.
She later established a free lance art and sign painting business, including many years as a graphic designer for Doll Printing. She also donated her time and talents to beautify Holy Trinity Church with banners and holiday decorations.
  She married Lester "Red" Bruggeman in 1958 and was dedicated to her family, never forgetting a birthday and never without a special birthday cake. She also was know for her cookie baking and she shared her cookies generously with neighbors and friends, especially at the holidays. She was enthusiastic to explore new ideas and enjoyed a good conversation, good books, good music, all with and a good cup of coffee.
  She is survived by her children Susan (Ted) Williams, Wapakoneta, Leslie Bruggeman, Shaker Heights, Mike Bruggeman (Julie Penrod), Dunkirk, IN, Terry Riesen (Jeff Williams), Perrysburg, and Elaine Bruggeman, Coldwater, and grandchildren Luke Swygart, Joshua Riesen, Jessica Riesen, and Jack Riesen. She is preceded in death by her husband Red, her sister Clara Ann Moran, and Parents Joe and Mary Cox.
  Visitation will be Thursday November 10 from 4-6pm at Hogenkamp funeral home, Coldwater. Interment will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
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