Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing.
Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning.
The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Thomas Loegel
Thomas George Loegel, 78, died November 8, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys.
He was born May 5, 1940 in St. Johns, OH to Carl G. "Dutch" and Mary Ellen (Rinehart) Loegel.
He is survived by: step-sister Patricia Loegel of Wapakoneta, OH; brother-in-law Carl Schumann of St. Marys, OH; nephew Mark (Diane) Schumann of Heron, MT; nephew Brad (Adria) Schumann of Bloomington, IL; nephew Paul (Deb) Schumann of Minster, OH; nephew Eric (Jill) Schumann of Tipp City, OH; niece Deb Schumann of Normal, IL; 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents Carl "Dutch" and Mary Ellen Loegel; sister Marlene Schuman; nephew Randy Schumann.
Tom was a graduate of Blume High School (Class of 1958) in Wapakoneta, OH and attended Bowling Green State University. He proudly served his country, having spent four years in the United States Air Force. Following his discharge from the military, he settled in Newark, OH and began a 26-year career with what is now the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center in Newark.
He attended the Christian Union Church in Heath, OH. He was a member of the Sertoma Club in Newark and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. His favorite pastimes included traveling and and spending time with family and friends.
Private services will be held. Burial, with military funeral honors, will take place at the Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Gutman, OH.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation, Grand Lake Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.
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