Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007
Alicia Monroe
Alicia S. Monroe, 58, 1118 Princeton Ave., Celina, died at 11:50 p.m. Dec. 29, 2006, at Kobacker House, Columbus. Death was due to natural causes.
She was born Aug. 23, 1948, in McAllen, Texas, to Faustino and Ninfa Alvarado Andrade, who are deceased. On Feb. 16, 1980, she married William Monroe, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Tara A. (Luis) Calzado, Columbus, and Trina A. (Hemchand) Dova, Newark, N.J.; a sister, Esmeralda Rutherford, Columbus; and a grandchild.
Deceased are a brother; two sisters and a half sister.
She retired from Central Vac and was a member of New Life Christian Center, both of Celina.
A memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday at the center, the Rev. Doyle Fledderjohann officiating.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
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