Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Charlene Obringer
Charlene L. Obringer, age 89, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima.
She was born on July 19, 1936 in Dayton to the late William & Lucille (Martin) White. On September 14, 1957 she married Ralph Obringer in Burkettsville and he survives in Coldwater.
Charlene is also survived by six sons and spouses: Brian (Lisa) Obringer, Mike Obringer, Chris (Jane) Obringer, Jeff (Trish) Obringer and David Obringer all of Coldwater and Joe (Tina) Obringer of Port Huron, MI. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a brother Bill White of Greenville and in-laws, Carl (Mary Jane) Obringer, Ft. Recovery and Dorothy Denney of NJ.
In addition to her parents, Charlene is preceded in death by a grandchild, sisters, Joanne (Don) Kaiser and Shirley (Nevin) Hiestand and in laws, Louise White, Wilson Denney, Werner (Joan) Obringer, Alvira (Harold) Kaiser, Edward (Dorothy) Obringer, Jerome (Carolyn) Obringer, Rosemary (Victor) Metzger and Sr. Casilda Obringer.
She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church. Following the funeral mass, burial will take place in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 23, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to St. Judes or Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed in person or left at hogenkampfh.com.
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