Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 18° Today 18° likely 3° 3° Tomorrow 19° Tomorrow 19° 13° 13°
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
Eugene Heitkamp
Eugene N. Heitkamp, 74, 04630 state Route 364, Minster, died at 10:45 p.m. April 29, 2009, at his residence following a month-long illness.
He was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Minster to Fred and Cecelia Bruns Heitkamp. On June 22, 1963, he married Nancy S. Schafer, who died Oct. 4, 2006.
Surviving are his children, Mark (Linda) Heitkamp, Lantana, Texas, Sheila (John) Heitbrink and Brad (Tracy) Heitkamp, all of Minster; his siblings and their spouses, Viona Ruschau, Tipp City, Barbara and Bob Wuebker, Minster, and Sally Heitkamp, Maria Stein; and nine grandchildren.
Deceased are siblings Sylvina Winner, Cletus Heitkamp, Dorothy Heitkamp and infants Richard and Marlene.
A retired farmer and letter carrier, he was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Maria Stein, the Grand Lake Snow Dreamers, Grand Lake Improvement Association, Marion Local Band Boosters and Marion Local Athletic Boosters. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Gene Schnipke officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Memorials may be made to the Marion Local Scholarship Fund in his name.
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