Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:38PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A few hours of light snow are expected late this evening, mainly after 8 pm. While accumulations will be light, some challenging travel conditions may develop given the cold temperatures.
Additional snow may linger through Monday morning with accumulations remaining light. However, increasing winds and very cold temperatures will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting late this evening, continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:10PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 20° Today 20° 9° 9° chance Tomorrow 15° Tomorrow 15° 3° 3°
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Carol McDonald
Carol W. McDonald, 86, of St. Marys, died 11:28 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster.
She was born July 26, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Edgar and Hazel (Nevergall) Schaffer. She married John McDonald on September 16, 1972, and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2000.
She is survived by her children: Ron (Julie) Rupert of Whitesboro, Texas; Russ (Deb) Rupert of Wapakoneta; Roxann (James) Lengerich of St. Marys. She is survived by her five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, and by her loving dog, Happy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Schaffer and Hazel Schaffer Poppe; by her brothers: Jimmy Schaffer; Jerry Schaffer; Oscar Schaffer; by her half-sister, Rosemary Sales; by a grandson, Matthew Rupert and by 2 great-grandchildren.
Carol was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1993, and she was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys. She and her husband, John, loved to camp and travel in their motorhome and were members of the Nomads Family Motorcoach Association. She was a member of the Senior Swingers Dance Club and had been a Cub Scout Den Mother.
Funeral rites will be held 12:00 noon Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, the Reverend Rhonda Hainer, officiant. Burial rites will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. til the time of services on Friday at the funeral home, where memorial donations may be given to Everheart Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to Carol's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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