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
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Friday, February 15th, 2008
William Coomes
William Wakefield Coomes, 57, 110 Wild Cherry St., Celina, died at 7:35 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born Jan. 13, 1951, in Ravenna to Thomas and Edna Coomes. His father is deceased, and his mother survives in Lima. He was married for 37 years to Marilyn Siefer, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Bill, Forth Worth, Texas; a daughter, Linda, Celina; two brothers, Perry, Kenton, and Phil (Janie), Cairo; three sisters, Cathy, Bath, Sharon, Lima, and Theresa, Toledo; and three grandchildren.
He had worked at Joyce's Manufacturing in Muncie, Ind., and the former New Idea Farm Equipment Co., Coldwater. He graduated from Bath High School in Lima.
No funeral services are planned, and his body will be cremated.
A gathering is 5-8 p.m. Monday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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