Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
LeRoy Hoaglin
LeRoy E. Hoaglin, 76, of Van Wert, died at 7:55 a.m. Oct. 20, 2009, at Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind.
He was born Dec. 15, 1932, in Van Wert County to David Emery and Zelpha Agnes Wolfcale Hoaglin. On April 11, 1958, he married Janet L. Fickert, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons, David L. (Evelyn) Hoaglin, Convoy and Rodney E. (Karen) Hoaglin, Van Wert; a daughter, Vickie (Steve) Thatcher, Decatur; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Deceased is a sister, Beverly Fair.
He retired from Courtesy Motors in Decatur in 2001 where he had worked as a mechanic. He was a member of Ohio State Antique Tractor Pullers Association, Flat Rock Gas Engine, Steam and Tractor Club, Old Fashioned Farmers Association, Buckeye Farm Antiques, Inc. and Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Club, Bluffton, Ind. He graduated in 1951 from Convoy-Union High School.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Dr. Timothy Burden officiating. Burial is at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Convoy.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences can be left at cowanfh@yahoo.com.
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