Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Friday, October 20th, 2006
Leo Borges
Leo B. Borges, 87, 205 N. Cleveland St., Minster, died at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 19, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster, where he lived for eight years.
He was born March 17, 1919, in Mercer County, to Frank and Francis Fahrig Borges. On June 19, 1948, he married Jeanette Koverman, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Steve (Judy), Minster, and Tim (Kelly), Fort Loramie; three daughters, Diane (John) Bender, Fort Loramie, Kathy, Minster, and Ann Meyer, Minster; a brother, John, Dayton; a sister, Marie Costello, Sandusky; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette, Minster, and Amanda, St. Marys; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Paul and Joseph; a daughter-in-law, Mary; and two grandchildren.
He retired after 35 years at Minster Machine Co and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster; American Legion Post 571, Maria Stein; and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1391, Minster. He also was a former member of the American Legion Firing Squad.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial with full military honors by the American Legion is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday and 9-9:30 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions can be made to the Minster Area Life Squad.
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