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.
19° 19° chance Thu 23° Thu 23° 4° 4° Fri 28° Fri 28°
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Harold Martens
Harold C. Martens, 84, 6199 U.S. 127, Celina, died at 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton.
He was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Celina, to Herman C. and Clara Pearl West Martens. On Aug. 22, 1964, he married Marcella R. "Marcie" Stafford, who died April 27, 1997.
Surviving are a brother, Robert (Diane), Celina, and a sister, Carol (John) Crouch, Tipp City.
Deceased are a brother and sister-in-law, Herman "Junior" and Bonnie.
He worked for the former Dry Gas Company of Celina, and later owned and operated Marten's Greenhouse, Celina. He is a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Celina, and was a member of Patton's Army 3rd Armored Division, serving in France and Germany.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Paul Baglien officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Friday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Contributions can be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Condolences can be left at dick.hellwarth@verizonmail.com.
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