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.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2015
James VanHoosear
James Herbert VanHoosear, 75, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Coldwater, Michigan, died at 11:06 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio, on Friday, October 9, 2015.
He was born on June 14, 1940 in Coldwater, Michigan. He was the son of Marian and Lucene (Batterson) VanHoosear. He was first married to Joanne (Blue) Lyman who is the mother of his children, and she now resides in Santa Ana, California. He then married Bonna J. Gratz, and she preceded him in death.
Jim had resided in Rockford since 2011, coming from Coldwater, Michigan.
Surviving are one daughter and three sons: Janice (Barry) Peel, Jr., Rockford, Ohio; Jeffrey VanHoosear (Greg McCollum), Santa Ana, California; Jed VanHoosear, Hillsdale, Michigan; and Jayson (Erin) VanHoosear, Shelby Township, Michigan. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren: Barry (Julie) Peel III, Rockford, Ohio; Andrew (Amanda) Peel, Willshire, Ohio; Jade Fultz, Monroe, Georgia; Mya VanHoosear, Shelby Township, Michigan; Cooper VanHoosear, Shelby Township, Michigan; Lucas McCollum VanHoosear, Santa Ana, California; and Kate McCollum VanHoosear, also of Santa Ana, California. Three great grandchildren survive: Jaymin Peel, Emry Peel, and Harlynn Peel, all of Rockford. One brother, Elwin (Evelyn) VanHoosear of Quincy, Michigan, also survives.
Deceased is a sister, Velma Estlow and a brother-in-law, Marvin Estlow.
Private services will be held at a later date in Michigan.
Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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