Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Hardin, and Northwood.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 106.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016
Virginia Young
Virginia B. "Ginny" Young, age 93, of Celina, passed away on Sunday morning, April 10, 2016 at Celina Manor.
She was born December 11, 1922 in Celina, to the late John William & Helen Marie (Gray) Sheets. Ginny married Max M. Young on June 21, 1963, and he preceded her in death on April 29, 2013.
She is survived by a Step-Daughter: Kathleen (Jeffrey) Scott of Toledo, a Sister: Alice Sheets, and a Sister-in-law: Audrey Schlotterer, both of Celina.
Preceding her in death were 5 Brothers & Sisters: Dorothy "Dot" Leffler, and William, Donald "Dub," Harold "Blackie" and Jacqualine "Jackie" Sheets, a Brother-in-law: Don Leffler and a Sister-in-law: Mary Sheets.
She was a graduate of Celina High School, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Celina. Ginny retired from Celina Insurance Group, where she had worked in the Coding Department for 42½ years.
In her younger years, Ginny was an avid roller skater. She enjoyed cross stitching, embroidery, puzzles, and music. Ginny always had
a nice smile, and was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, April 14, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina.
Calling Hours are 5:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 13 at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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