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
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Ronald Ottomeier
Ronald D. Ottomeier, age 75, Rockford, passed away at 10:55 p.m. May 26, 2019, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born January 20, 1944 in Spokane, WA. On January 21, 1997 he married Paulette (Lovelace) Ottomeier, and she survives at the residence.
Surviving is his mother, Annette Franklin, Rockford; three sons, Sean (Deb) Stephens, Celina, Scott (Joan) Stephens, Celina, and Russell Ottomeier, ID; two daughters, Sheryle Sparks, KS, and Traci (Brad) Collins, KS; a brother, Bill (Brenda) Rossier, OR; a sister, Cheryl Sharipo, OR; twenty four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Ron was a 1962 graduate of John Paul Rogers High School in Spokane, WA. He served his country in the United States Navy for two years and the United States Army for fourteen years during the Vietnam War Era. He retired from Tom's Installation Company in Celina.
He was a member of Aletheia Christian Church in Celina, DAV of Van Wert, and Celina VFW Post #5713. He enjoyed supporting the Wings-N-Wheels hockey program, where he served faithfully each week.
Memorial services will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Aletheia Christian Church on the corner of Fairground and Fleetfoot Rd, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. prior to the services. Military funeral honors will be presented at the conclusion of the memorial services at the church.
Memorials may be made to Wings-N-Wheels Hockey Program.
Condolences may be left at ciscofuneralhome.com.
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