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.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Edward Tester
Edward E. Tester, 84, of 612 W. Cron St., Celina, died at 12:40 a.m. Aug. 18, 2009, at his son's residence in Celina.
He was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Celina to Charles and Hattie Custer Tester. On Feb. 23, 1952, he married Barbara E. Goins, who died May 7, 2009.
Surviving are a son, Rick (Sonya) Tester, Celina; a brother, Lloyd Tester, Celina; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Deceased are a brother, Clifford Tester; three sisters, Flora Mae Tester, Daisy Belle Stetler and Mable Virge Hare; and a great-grandson.
He retired as a construction worker from Hinton Construction Company and the Hawk Construction Company, Celina. He was a member of the Celina First Church of God and the American Legion, Celina.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Fairview Cemetery, Celina, the Rev. Bruce Strine officiating.
Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.
Condolences can be left at www.LHDfuneralhome.com.
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