Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
John Colson
John Wesley Colson, 74, of Van Wert, died June 10, 2009, at his residence.
He was born June 12, 1934, in Mercer County to James and Otha Yaney Colson. On June 29, 1963, he married Lucille Jeanette Roberts, who died Nov. 27, 1999.
Surviving are a brother, Elmer Colson, Celina; and a sister, Bernice May Huston, Celina; and 14 nieces and nephews.
Deceased are five brothers, Kenneth, Lester, Virgil Harlon and Russel Colson; and an infant sister.
He retired from Convoy Equity.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.
Calling is 11 a.m. until time of service Monday.
Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association.
Condolences can be sent to cowanfh@yahoo.com
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