Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 811 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Elida to near Celina to near Hartford City, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Ada, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Cridersville, Union City, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Fort Recovery, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Dunkirk, Alger, and Waynesfield.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 100 and 117.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for west central Ohio.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 9 at 7:22PM EDT until August 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 548 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, KENTON, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 8:37PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 837 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Lakeview to near Fort Loramie, moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Marysville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Richwood, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, North Lewisburg, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, and Hardin.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 89 and 101.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central and west central Ohio.
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.
71° 71° chance Mon 85° Mon 85° likely 68° 68° likely Tue 82° Tue 82°
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Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Charles Koester
On September 30, 2020, Charles "Charlie" Koester, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at age 87.
Charlie was born on February 21, 1933 in Celina to the late Ted and Hilda (Hoelscher) Koester.
After attending St. Henry High School, he began work as an electrician, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and co-founded Koester Electric, Inc. with his sons.
On April 11, 1953 at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star, he married Aneta Werling. They raised five children, Steven, Jeffrey, Thomas, Rebecca and Michael.
Charlie had a passion for projects, gardening, and coaching, especially his many years of coaching the Werling Motors Little League team. He loved to watch birds and squirrels and spend time with his family. He was known for his kind and compassionate spirit.
Charlie is survived by his beloved wife Aneta and children: Jeff & Linda Koester, Tom & Jaci Koester, Rebecca Koester Kelly, Mike & Christy Koester, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Pat & John Jansen of Carthagena and Mary & Dick Franck of St. Henry. Surviving in-laws are Linda Koester of Montezuma, Edna & Bob Stout of St. Henry, W. H. (Bill) Werling of Brookville, Ken & Betty Werling of Celina, and Doris & Larry Salm of Coldwater.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ted & Hilda Koester, his son, Steve, and great-grandson, Jaxson Koester; his siblings and in-laws John (Gene) & Edna Koester, Al & Madonna Hart, Jim Koester, Ralph Koester, L.C. (Peanuts) & Mary Jean Werling, and Barbara Werling.
Charlie was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knight of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion, Coldwater.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. A burial with military rites will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Family and Friends may call on Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care, 230 W. Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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