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.
Today 32° Today 32° likely 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 38° Tomorrow 38° 31° 31°
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022
Barbara Sampson
Mary Barbara "Barb" Sampson, 78, of St. Marys, OH died 5:22 a.m. Friday July 15, 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert, OH.
She was born July 9, 1944 in Lima, OH to Eldon and Harriet (Silvers) Whetstone. On February 12, 2007 in The Villages, FL she married Alton E. Sampson, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Jennifer (James) Gedert of St. Joseph, MI; son James E. McGlothen, Jr. of Columbus, OH; step-daughter Laura (Tim) Ridenour of Van Wert, OH; step-son Daniel (Sandra) Sampson of Harbor Springs, MI; step-daughter Rebecca M. Sampson of Romulus, MI; 6 grandchildren: Max Gedert, Mason Gedert, Alex (Cheyenne) Gorman, Nick (Hannah) Gorman, Salix Sampson, Ben Sampson; sister Sharon (Jim) Winget of St. Marys, OH; sister Trena (Dennis) Chiles of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: her parents Eldon and Harriet Whetstone.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1962) and the Ohio State Beauty Academy. A licensed beautician, she worked for many years at the Style Salon in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included reading newspapers, coloring, and taking immaculate care of her home. Known for her sense of style, she enjoyed shopping and following various fashion trends.
A Celebration of her life is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday July 31, 2022 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys.
The family will receive friends after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Barb's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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