Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Today 74° Today 74° 58° 58° chance Tomorrow 71° Tomorrow 71° chance 54° 54° chance
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Friday, February 12th, 2021
Ralph Link
Ralph J. Link of Celina, passed away at the age of 80, at 4:00 am on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Port Charlotte, Florida.
He was born on September 3, 1940 in Mercer County to the late Leo & Loretta (Bertke) Link. On November 21, 1970 he married Helen Jean Steen and she preceded him in death.
Ralph is survived by a daughter, Rajean (Ron) Hedrick; two granddaughters, Megan (Nate Massie) Hedrick and Jillian Hedrick; three sisters, Mary (Hap) Sercu, Patricia Harrington and Karen (John) Puthoff; a brother, Ron Link; and a sister-in-law, Carolyn (Jim) Kohlrieser.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Link; and a sister, Linda Knox.
After graduating from Celina High School in 1960, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. He retired from Huffy Bicycle Company after thirty-three years of employment. He was a life member of the Celina VFW Post #5713, a member of the American Legion Post #210 in Celina, the Celina Eagles Post #1291 and the Celina Moose Lodge #1473. Ralph was an avid fisherman, he loved to go to Alaska and Canada with his friends. His friends and family have heard many a fishing tales of the "one that got away." He loved to travel and see the world. He loved Casino's and earned the nickname "Lucky Link"
Private services will be held. Interment will take place in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Celina Color Guard in Ralph's name.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Ralph and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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