Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Today 93° Today 93° slight chance 75° 75° chance Tomorrow 90° Tomorrow 90° slight chance 72° 72° chance likely
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
Mary Lou Howell
Mary Lou Howell, age 85, of New Bremen, died on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 2:32 p.m. at the Hospice of Central Ohio at the OSU Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 3, 1938 in St. Marys, the daughter of the late J. Frederick and Annabelle L. (Hoeper) Koch. On January 16, 1960, she married the love of her life, Richard D. Howell, and the two shared 64 years of marriage. Richard resides in New Bremen.
Also surviving are her sons: William Howell of Brooklyn, New York, and Thomas (Jennifer) Howell of New Bremen; her three granddaughters: Mackenzie Howell, Allison Howell, and Katie Howell; her siblings: Charles (Jeanine) Koch of California, Susan (Dennis) Kapcar of Delphos, and her sister in-law Margene Howell of Beavercreek.
Mary Lou was a 1956 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and went on to attend Bowling Green State University for two years. Mary Lou was a devout Catholic and an active member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Mary Lou was a loving mother and homemaker who was known for her talented cooking and her love of baking - especially her carrot cake, cheesecake, and fruit pies. She loved animals of all kinds and had multiple dogs throughout her life.
She was a dedicated business partner, helping to run Howell's IGA for many years. She and Dick enjoyed extensive traveling with their IGA group, but they particularly loved their trips to Hawaii. Mary Lou was a very social person who enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her friends at the coffee shop, but her favorite activity was spending time with her family and doting on her three granddaughters.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate Mary Lou's life will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. A luncheon will follow the Mass.
The family will receive friends at the church prior to the Mass, on Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and also following the Mass during the luncheon. Private family inurnment will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions in memory of Mary Lou can be made to: Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio (2269 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, Ohio 43055).
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family on the funeral home website, gilberghartwigfh.com.
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