Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 2:19PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Today 52° Today 52° chance 29° 29° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° 39° 39°
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
David Sampson
David R. Sampson, 66, of Saint Marys, died suddenly 9:45 P.M. Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 20, 1952, the son of James and Betty (Kelley) Sampson.
He is survived by his siblings: James (Carla) Sampson of Saint Marys; John (Kathy) Sampson of Saint Marys; Patrick (Cathy) Sampson of Saint Marys; Julie (James) Hollman of Saint Marys; Anna (Kevin) Katterhenry of Celina. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Dean Wale of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Michael Sampson; a sister, Ruth Wale.
David retired from Auglaize Industries in New Bremen, He loved being outdoors, fishing, bowling and participating in the Auglaize County Special Olympics. Most of all, David loved being with his family. He was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys.
Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, the Reverend Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Saint Marys.
Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Tuesday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys.
Condolences may be sent to David's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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