Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Urban Benanzer
Urban A. Benanzer, 94, of the Fort Loramie area, died at 2:33 a.m. June 5, 2008, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 20, 1913, near Fort Loramie to Fred and Johanna Mertz Benanzer. On April 27, 1938, he married Loretta Stueve, who died Dec. 27, 2000.
Survivors are a daughter, Joan (Ray) Massey; a brother, Fred, Piqua; two sisters, Bertha Selhorst, Coldwater, and Leona Hoke, St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Albert and Edward, and two sisters, Eleanera and Henrietta Wuebker.
He was a farmer and a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie. He had been a member of the former St. Patrick Catholic Church in St. Patrick.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial is at the St. Patrick Cemetery.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospital Hospice Care, Sidney.
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