Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 31° Today 31° blowing 18° 18° Tomorrow 39° Tomorrow 39° 29° 29° slight chance
Monday, April 9th, 2012
Dorothy White
Dorothy Elizabeth White, 97, Willshire, died at 5:09 a.m. April 7, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital.
She was born Oct. 31, 1914, in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, to Ralph and Elsie Ann Eichenaur Zimmerman. On Nov. 3, 1943, she married Harold D. White, who died July 24, 1990.
Surviving are three sons, David (Becky) White, Willshire, Robert White, Decatur, Ind., and Ralph White, Willshire; two daughters, Linda (Stephen) Ford, Celina, and Karen (Ronald) Heiser, Decatur; a brother, Rolland (Betty) Zimmerman, Celina; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Deceased are a daughter, Shirley Roth, and three brothers, Chester, Earl and Homer Zimmerman.
She was a homemaker and a member of Willshire Union United Methodist Church.
Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Bud Larimore officiating. Burial will follow in Willshire Cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 pm. Tuesday and one hour prior to service at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford.
Memorials may be made to the church. Condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com.
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