Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM 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 into tonight.
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 and beyond as temperatures 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, October 22nd, 2010
Dwight Koontz
Dwight "Sleep" R. Koontz, 71, Celina, died Oct. 21, 2010, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Celina to Lawrence and Mabel Now Koontz. His mother survives, and his father is deceased. He married Madonna Spohn, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are two sons, Kevin (Jessica) Koontz, Celina, and Kerry (Amy) Koontz, Van Wert; a sister, Joan Stetler, Rockford; and three grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother-in-law, Dick Stetler.
He graduated from Celina High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713, American Legion Post 210 and the Moose & Elks Lodges, all of Celina. He was a Celina Lake Festival Committee member and a Celina Athletic Booster.
A graveside memorial service with military honors by the VFW and the American Legion Post of Celina is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina.
Memorials may be left at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina.
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