Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
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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