Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 3:14PM EDT until June 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of high heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief.
Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 5:42PM EDT until June 26 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Auglaize.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 542 PM EDT, radar 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... Wapakoneta, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Waynesfield, Uniopolis, St. Johns, Fryburg and New Hampshire.
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 527 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Alger, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Ridgeway, Patterson, Dola, Huntersville, and Pfeiffer.
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Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Benito Rodriguez
Benito Rodriguez, 81, passed away at his home in Montezuma, OH, on May 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
He was born on January 21, 1934 in Crystal City, Texas, to Benito Jr. and Enriqueta (Sausedo) Rodriguez, both preceded him in death. He married Patsy Gibson on March 5, 1955, they were together for 60 years and she survives in Montezuma.
Other survivors include two sons, Mark (Margaret) Rodriguez, Austin, TX and Phillip (Claire) Rodriguez, El Paso, TX; a brother, Jim Rodriguez, Celina, OH; two sisters, Carmen Voskuhl, Jasper, TX and Rosie (Kato) Briones, Fort Wayne, IN; a granddaughter, Tracy (Scott) Rodriguez Michaelis, Sylvania, OH; and two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Isabella.
He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, John "Lalo", and Ray Rodriguez.
Benito was a 1952 graduate of IC Catholic High School, Celina. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era. He retired from New Idea, Coldwater, OH after 25 years of service.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH. Benito was an inspiration and had a positive impact on so many lives. He was loved by so many.
Visitation hours will be from 2-5 P.M., Sunday, May 24, 2015 and 9-10 A.M. on Monday in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina; to conclude the visitation on Sunday, military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713.
Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH, with Rev. Alfons Minja, C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina, OH.
Our family gives a special thanks to State of the Heart Hospice for the support and care they gave Benito and Patsy.
Contributions can be made to St. Anthony Indian Mission, P.O. Box 486, Zuni, New Mexico 87327-0486.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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