Connor Collins

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 ...)

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.

Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Connor Collins

Connor William Collins, age 18, of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, September 1, 2025.

He was born on March 10, 2007 in Fairfield, Ohio to Ted & Stephanie (Olding) Collins. They both survive in Minster.

He is also survived by his sister Alexa, grandparents: Mike & Shirley Olding and Ellen Collins and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Connor was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, a 2025 graduate of Minster High School and a student at the University of Cincinnati studying computer science. He was on the Minster Track and Cross Country Teams and played CYO basketball. His passion for basketball was immense as he would shoot hoops in the driveway for hours and play with friends whenever he could. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching sports and hanging out with his family and friends in his spare time. Connor was a fun loving, caring young man who loved to make people laugh and will be deeply missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 8, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 2 to 6 PM and on Monday, September 8 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to start a scholarship in Connor's name.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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