Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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.
Today 52° Today 52° chance 29° 29° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° 39° 39°
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
Charles Sands
Charles "Wayne" Sands, 77, of St. Marys, OH died at 9:10 a.m. on Friday February 1, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.
He was born January 22, 1942 in Trotwood, OH to Robert and Vivian (Mason) Sands. On April 22, 1959 in St. Marys, OH he married Sally Jean Botkin, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Deb (Mike) Evans of Spencerville, OH; daughter Penny (Rick) Kogge of St. Marys, OH; son Steve (Candy) Sands of Titusville, FL; son Bryan (Heather Irish) Sands of St. Marys, OH; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Sharon Elbehairy of Buffalo, NY; sister-in-law Shirley (Terry) Felver of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Robert and Vivian Sands; grandson Brayden Sands; brother Carl Mason; brother Donald Mason; sister Joann Bussey; brother Jim Sands; brother Bobby Sands; sister Dorothy Milligan; parents-in-law Edward and Carrie Botkin; sister-in-law Sue Jane Botkin; brother-in-law Mohamed Elbehairy.
He attended St. Marys Memorial High School. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his company as First Cook in Alaska for three years during the Cold War.
Wayne was the owner/operator of Sands' Donut Shop in downtown St. Marys for 25 years. He then moved to Lake Placid, FL and operated another donut shop there for a number of years. He eventually returned to St. Marys and retired from Midwest Electric Co-operative in St. Marys.
Wayne was an interesting man with many hobbies and talents. He was a licensed pilot, drummer in area bands, built and flew RC airplanes and had a passion for motorcycles and his red motor scooter. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and was very fond of his pet Yorkie dog, "Milo."
More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his beautiful wife. They traveled to Florida for many years during the winter time and had wonderful times attending dances together through the years. He also liked visiting with his friends in both Ohio and Florida, and attending his morning "coffee club." As true "snowbirds", they wintered in Titusville, FL for many years.
Rites are scheduled to begin 7:00 p.m. Wednesday February 6, 2019 at the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Military funeral honors will be observed following the services at the funeral home.
Visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may directed to either Children's Medical Center in Dayton, OH or St. Rita's Medical Center ICU.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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