Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:47AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 347 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from St. Marys to Waynesfield, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive well ahead of any rain.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Chippewa Park, Moulton, Chickasaw, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Fryburg, and Montra.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 114.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for west central Ohio.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:44AM EDT until September 5 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 343 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dunkirk, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Ridgeway, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, and New Hampshire.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
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Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
Barbara Bettinger
Barbara 'Barb' Bettinger, age 90, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Gardens of St. Henry.
Barb was born on September 25, 1933 in Ft. Recovery to the late George 'Whitey' & Salome (Harting) Zehringer.
Upon graduating from Ft. Recovery High School, Barb attended the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Dayton and became a registered nurse in 1954.
Barb married the love of her life, Bob Bettinger in 1955. She was the proud mother of four children: Karen, Chris, Susan and Brenda, 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Barb had a very diverse and successful nursing career working at Our Lady of Mercy in Coldwater, Jay County Hospital, and Otis Hospital. She also held a license to practice nursing in Wisconsin and Illinois. During her time in Illinois, she was an RN at a home for unwed mothers. Upon returning to Ohio, Barb worked at Briarwood Manor where she later became the Director of Nursing. She also worked as a peer review nurse for the state of Ohio. At the time of her retirement, Barb was a corporate nurse for HCF and travelled to all their nursing homes. She participated in writing the questions for the first State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) exam. She was a lifelong learner and kept her nursing license active until she was 84 years old. Barb was proud to watch three of her daughters and a granddaughter Emily follow in her footsteps to become registered nurses.
Barb loved her family more than anything. She spent many years travelling to all the grandkids' school activities and sporting events with her husband, Bob. She loved to read and travel, especially to the beach and mountains with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Barb is survived by four children, Karen & Garry Gross of Tipp City; Chris Bettinger of Brookhaven, Georgia; Susan & Mark Lewis of Waynesville; and Brenda & Marshall McCarty of Bowling Green; nine grandchildren, Adam & Kristin Gross, Alison & Aaron Maggard, Emily & Greg Chaney, John Lewis, Katherine & Christian Ryan, Mark & Hillary Lewis, Nicholas McCarty, Justin McCarty & Jamie Szychowski, and Dylan McCarty & Sarah Dubreuil; eight great-grandchildren, Raegan Gross, Delaney Gross, Hadley Maggard, Willa Maggard, Samuel Maggard, Payton Chaney, Camden Ryan and Evelyn Ryan, in-laws, Grace Rutschilling of Coldwater, Carl & Ruth Bettinger of Coldwater, and Marlene Bettinger of Coldwater.
She was preceded in death by in-laws, Bud & Rita Bettinger, Serph & Clarina Lefeld, Paul & Angie Bettinger, Bob & Lucille Bergman, Paul Rutschilling, Clete & Margie Griesdorn, Clete & Norma Bettinger, and Lavern Bettinger.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 16, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or the Coldwater Public Library.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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