Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 18° Today 18° likely 3° 3° Tomorrow 19° Tomorrow 19° 13° 13°
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Vergil Shaffer
Vergil Edgar Shaffer, 95, of Rockford, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 10, 2009, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born July 6, 1914, in Mercer County to Lewis Franklin and Nellie Mae Mihm Shaffer. On Dec. 25, 1936, he married Helen Pauline Krugh, who died June 30, 2005.
Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn (Roger) Jamieson, Van Wert; a son, Marvin (Vickie) Shaffer, Galena; five grandchildren, and sic great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Richard Shaffer; two sisters, Mildred Wolfe and Beatrice Williams; and a grandson.
He was a farmer and had lived on his farm for 93 of his 95 years. He was a member of the Ohio City Church of God and had attended Olive Branch Church of God for many years serving on the church board, Sunday School teacher and as Elder. He was a member of the Van Wert Camp of Gideons International He was a 1932 graduate of Rockford High School.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Steve Waterman of Olive Branch Church of God officiating. Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.
Calling is 2-6 p.m today and one hour prior to service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to Gideons International or Olive Branch Church of God.
Condolences can be sent to cowanfh@yahoo.com.
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