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.
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.
Today 74° Today 74° 58° 58° chance Tomorrow 71° Tomorrow 71° chance 54° 54° chance
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Karen Topp
Karen M. Topp, age 70 of Anna, Ohio, died on October 15, 2023 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on November 12, 1952 in Minster, Ohio to the late Melvin & Pauline (Bender) Schmiesing. She married Dale Topp on April 3, 1976 in Minster, Ohio. He survives in Anna. She is also survived by siblings: Jane Guthrie, Dayton, Gary & Cindy Schmiesing, Portland, IN, Mary & Tom Jutte, Celina, Edna & Don Kremer, Chickasaw, sister-in-law Marcile Schmiesing, in-laws: Karen Lewis, Florida, Judy & Steve Borges, Minster, Jerry Topp, New Bremen.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Dave Schmiesing.
Karen was an avid bowler for many years and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and sudoku puzzles. She was an executive administrative assistant at Copeland/Emerson for 44 years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen with burial to follow in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen, Ohio.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 2 to 7 PM and on Thursday October 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ASPCA.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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