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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Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Benjamin McIntire, III
Benjamin L. McIntire, III, 80, of St. Marys, OH died 5:53 p.m. Thursday September 26, 2024 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born May 3, 1944 in Lima, OH to Benjamin L. and Mary Ellen (Botkin) McIntire, Jr.
Survivors include: sister Sue Ellen Ritter-Swartz of Ft. Myers, FL; nephew Joseph (Nancy) Ritter of New Bremen, OH; niece Judy (John) Ahlers of Ft. Myers, FL; nephew David (Melanie) Ritter of Sarasota, FL; nephew Tim (Marlene) Ritter of Tekamah, NE; great-nieces and great-nephews: Jennifer Meiring, Jamie Ritter-Long, Joseph E. Ritter, Brooke Ann Ahlers, Ryan Ritter, Cory Ritter, Jeremy Ritter and Travis Ritter; and brother-in-law Dean Fisher of Union City, TN.
Preceded in death by: parents Benjamin and Mary Ellen McIntire, Jr.; and sister Brooke Ann Fisher.
He retired from Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen, OH where he worked as a machine operator for 46 years. He served his country in the US Army Reserves.He was a member of Mercer Lodge F & AM #121 in St. Marys, AAOMS Antioch Temple (Shriners' Club) in Dayton, OH and Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 in St. Marys.
"Benny Mc" earned a pilot's license and enjoyed flying airplanes, trap shooting, skydiving and riding all types of motorcycles. In addition, he enjoyed socializing with his friends daily at the C & C Loft and Lounge, McDonald's, Duffy's and the Eagles.
Private funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday October 4, 2024 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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