Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 2:19PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Today 52° Today 52° chance 29° 29° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° 39° 39°
Monday, September 17th, 2007
Dortha Ellis
Dortha Ellis, 80, 113 Beech St., Celina, died Sept. 15, 2007, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Mercer County, to Clarence C. and Lulu E. Adam Eichler. On May 27, 1944, she married Roland Rex Ellis, who died Jan. 4, 2006.
Surviving are a son, Carman (Jill), Celina; two daughters, Marsha (Wayne) Vantilburg, Celina, and Connie (Roy) Pifer, Celina; a sister-in-law, Doris Eichler, Celina; six grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Vernon C. Eichler.
She was a homemaker and member of St. John Lutheran Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5713, both of Celina.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Paul Baglien officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Contributions can be made to St. John Builders or the church missions.
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