Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 31° Today 31° blowing 18° 18° Tomorrow 39° Tomorrow 39° 29° 29° slight chance
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Catherine Barhorst
Catherine A. "Katie" Barhorst, 86, 94 S. Main St., Fort Loramie, died at 8:50 p.m. Jan. 11, 2010, at her home.
She was born June 12, 1923, in Dayton to Joseph and Adeline Hasebrook Helmstetter. On Nov. 2, 1951, she married Virgil E. Barhorst, who survives.
Also surviving are five children, Tim (Barbara) Barhorst, Cincinnati, Deb (Tom) Millhouse, New Bremen, Terry Barhorst, Cincinnati, Patrick (Thecla) Barhorst, Minster, and Tom (Fran) Barhorst, Fort Loramie; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Ralph and John Helmstetter; and a sister, Mary Ellen Bow.
She retired as an assistant postmaster in Fort Loramie and worked at the Fort Loramie Dry Cleaners. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and its Rosary and Altar Sodality, and was a past member of the parish council. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Fort Loramie.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospice.
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