Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
26° 26° chance Sun 33° Sun 33° light likely likely 22° 22° chance Mon 30° Mon 30° chance
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Walter Ahlers
Former New Bremen resident Walter C. Ahlers, 89, died at 9:25 a.m. Jan. 19, 2008, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster.
He was born Aug. 30, 1918, in New Bremen, to Frank and Emma Heinfeld Ahlers. On June 19, 1943, he married Betty E. Roth, who died Dec. 30, 2001.
Survivors are two sons, Mike (Trina), Milton, Fla., and Jeff (Jill), all of New Bremen; three daughters, Judy (Vern) Schwieterman, Largo, Fla., and Lois (Mike) Elking and Susan (Bob) Kramer, all of New Bremen; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Tommy; and an infant sister.
He was a farmer and worked at the former Lock Two Mills near New Bremen. He was a member of the St. Peter's Church, caretaker of the Willow Grove Cemetery and a member of the Home Benefit Association, all of New Bremen.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. Stephen Wills officiating. Burial is at Willow Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's activity fund at Heritage Manor Nursing Center.
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