Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Monday, December 29th, 2025
Donald Warden
Donald Eugene Warden, age 68 of Celina, Ohio passed away on December 18, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
He was born on September 6, 1957 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Lucille (Dabe) Warden. On June 9, 1983 he married Judy Bollenbacher, who March 17, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter Donyel Warden of Milford, step-son Michael (Amy) Forlow, step-daughter Nicole (Ted) Dicke both of Celina and two grandchildren Grace Warden and Grant Warden.
He graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1975. He was formerly employed with OTR as a truck driver. After retiring he was the owner and operator of Grand Lake Vapor in Celina.
Private Family services will be held at a later date. Donalds services are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nation Rifle Association of America 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.
Condolences may be shared with the Warden family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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