Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 646 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Van Wert to near Monroe, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 3:40PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance slight chance 73° 73° slight chance Tomorrow 88° Tomorrow 88° chance 71° 71° chance
Friday, March 11th, 2016
Geraldine Miracle
Geraldine E. Miracle, 77, of Celina, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11:15 pm in Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio.
She was born August 23, 1938, in Celina, Ohio, to Victor "Ted" and Lucille (Hone) Heindel, both preceded her in death. On December 10, 1955 she married James C. Miracle, they were together for 60 years; he survives at the residence in Celina, Ohio.
Other survivors include three daughters, Malinda "Sue" (Terry) Teboe, Willshire, Ohio, Cindy Anderson, St. Marys, and Denise (Pat) Brophy, Celina; a brother, Keith (Crista) Heindel, Celina; a sister-in-law, Doris Heindel, Rockford, Ohio; 8 grandchildren, John (Chris) Ellis, Jim Bradshaw, Shonda (David) Gray, Ryan Brophy, Craig, Kyle, Samantha, and Ashley Anderson.
She is also preceded in death by a son, James L. Miracle; a brother, Wayne Heindel; and a grandson, Benji Bradshaw.
Geraldine was a 1956 graduate of Celina Senior High School. She was employed by Huffys, Celina, Ohio. In 1968, she lost her fingers in a tragic accident, which became her testimony for Christ.
She was an active member of Celina Baptist Temple Church, Celina, Ohio.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to church, playing the piano, and her passion was the Reformers Unanimous Program at the Celina Baptist Temple Church in her role as secretary. She touched so many lives! Those fortunate enough to have known her, are the better for it! She was so loved by so many.
Visitation hours will be from 1–6 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in the Celina Baptist Temple Church, 7505 Celina-Mendon Rd., Celina, OH 45822.
A Celebration of Her Life will begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday in Celina Baptist Temple Church with Pastor Steve Clayton, officiating; where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, Ohio.
Contributions can be made to Celina Baptist Temple Church, Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, Ohio.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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