Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 646 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Van Wert to near Monroe, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 3:40PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance slight chance 73° 73° slight chance Tomorrow 88° Tomorrow 88° chance 71° 71° chance
Monday, December 12th, 2022
Mildred Dorsten
Mildred "Millie" Dorsten, 76, of Wapakoneta, died 7:10 P.M. Friday, December 9, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 11, 1946, in Mendon, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Nellie "Merrifield" Krugh.
She married Ronald "Bud" Dorsten, Sr. on April 22, 1961, and he survives in Wapakoneta.
She is also survived by her children: Ronald Dorsten, Jr. of Wapakoneta; David Dorsten of Wapakoneta; Janel (Jody) Frazier of Celina.
She is survived by her 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and by her three sisters: Glenna Kendall; Linda Holdren and Deborah Frey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her son, Terry Dorsten; by her siblings: Bill Krugh; Bob Krugh; Jim Krugh; Phyllis Davis; Peggy Ranken; by her granddaughter, LaRae Dorsten.
Millie retired from Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, where she had served for many years in the medical storeroom and as manager of hospital laundry. She loved going to church at Abounding Grace Church in Celina, listening to gospel music, shopping, gardening, working in her yard, making arts and crafts, traveling and fishing. She was a kind, friendly person.
Funeral rites will be held 1:00 Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Pastor Rick Brosher, officiant.
Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to a fund to buy a monument for Millie and Ron. Condolences may be sent to Millie's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net
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