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.
16° 16° chance Fri 24° Fri 24° chance 20° 20° Sat 42° Sat 42°
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Michael Thornell
Michael Kent Thornell, 57, Thelma Drive, Minster, died at 8:05 p.m. April 22, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born Jan. 14, 1950, in Springfield to Guy W. and Ruth G. Yoakum Thornell. His father survives in Minster.
Surviving is a brother, Mark, Celina.
Deceased is a sister, Jacquelyne Curl.
He retired from the Air National Guard Base, Springfield, where he was an aircraft mechanic. He was a training sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserves in Texas during the Vietnam Era, and was a 1968 graduate of Fort Loramie High School.
There will be no services and no calling. He will be cremated.
Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie, is handling arrangements.
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