Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018
Eugene Heitkamp
Eugene B. Heitkamp, age 82, of Chickasaw, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at Elmwood Place, New Bremen.
He was born June 3, 1935, in Mercer County to the late Anthony & Rosa (Fullenkamp) Heitkamp.
He is survived by siblings and in-laws, Arnold Heitkamp of New Bremen, Gilbert & Marilyn Heitkamp of Tipp City, Rosemary Lehman of Centerville, Linda Wenning of Coldwater, Luella Heitkamp of Tipp City, and Paul Sudhoff of Madison, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws Celesta & Harold Staugler, Ernest & Rosie Heitkamp, Ken Heitkamp, Mary Louise Sudhoff, Annette & Russ Haley, Nancy Heitkamp, Eugene Lehman, and Francis Wenning.
He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw, the Chickasaw V.F.W. and the New Bremen Rod & Gun Club. Eugene retired from Crown Equipment in New Bremen and will be remembered for his great sense of humor.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw. Burial will follow at Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday and 9 to 10 AM Thursday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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