Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Edward Robbins
Former Fort Recovery resident Edward J. Robbins, 92, of The Gardens at St. Henry, died at 9:01 a.m. Jan. 21, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born Oct. 18, 1915, in Fort Recovery, to Joseph and Frances Kuhl Robbins.
Survivors are a brother, Harold, San Diego, Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Betty, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Deceased are three brothers, Victor, the Rev. Charles and Elmer; and five sisters, Helen Werling, Lucy Jackson, Lillian Powell, Minnie Harris and Cleo Wappelhorst.
He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both of Fort Recovery.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Charles Mullen officiating. Burial is at St. Marys Cemetery, Ft. Recovery.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Ft. Recovery. The Knights of Columbus will conduct a prayer service at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday.
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