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, August 22nd, 2008
Alice James
Alice James, 84, 1009 Emerald Drive, Coldwater, died at 2:55 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born June 8, 1924, in Celina, to Vilas and Marjorie Gibson Riesen. On Aug. 16, 1947, she married L. Mac James, who died April 9, 1981.
Surviving are two sons, Tim and Tom (Cindy), all of Coldwater; four daughters, Jill (Dave) Bruns, Judy (Randy) Sudhoff, Jane (Mike) Dingledine, and Julie (Mike) Klosterman, all of Coldwater; a brother, Gene (Rosie) Riesen, Celina; a sister, Anna Lee Fisher, Fort Wayne, Ind.; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Sam Riesen; and a sister, Billie Hasejager.
She was retired as a licensed practical nurse from Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. She was a member of Coldwater United Methodist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Coldwater.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Allan Brown officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-7 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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