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°
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Monday, March 17th, 2008
Janet Knasel
Janet B. Knasel, 64, state Route 47, Sidney, died at 8:40 a.m. March 16, 2008, at Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus. Death was due to an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Fort Loramie to Norbert and Henrietta Flaute Bensman, who are both deceased. On Nov. 4, 1967, she married John E. Knasel, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Brian (Stacey), Fort Loramie; a daughter, Lisa (Alan) Monnin, Sidney; two brothers, Robert (Rodney) Bensman, Minster, and Ralph (Bonnie) Bensman, Celina; and six grandchildren.
She retired in 2004 from the Kroger Company, Sidney, where she worked as deli clerk since 1977. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Newport, and was a 1961 graduate of Fort Loramie High School.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial is at Pearl Cemetery, Swanders.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie.
Contributions can be made to Shelby County Relay for Life, Sidney.
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