Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Joseph C. Sparks
Joseph C. "Joe" Sparks, 29, of Wapakoneta, died at 11:48 p.m. Nov. 25, 2009, at Lima Memorial Hospital following an automobile accident on Townline Road in Auglaize County.
He was born Oct. 31, 1980, in Kettering to Gary P. and Wanda J. Carpenter Sparks, who survive in New Bremen.
Other survivors are his fiancee, Cassie Cox, Wapakoneta; a son, Dustin Cox, Wapakoneta; a brother, Matthew Paul Sparks, New Bremen; and grandparents, Wilbur and Mabel Carpenter, Coldwater, Mich.
He was a welder at General Dynamics, Lima, and a member of the United Auto Workers.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, the Rev. Jonathan Spyker officiating. Burial is at Fairmount Cemetery, near Uniopolis.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to a fund for his son's education.
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