Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Nedra Schmidt
Nedra Mae Schmidt, 78, 171 Bryn Mawr #209, Ravenna, died at 1 a.m. May 4, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 16, 1929, in Toronto to Oliver and Nora White Maffett. She married Clyde Schmidt, who died in 1984.
Surviving are a daughter, Beth A. (Jay) Gariety, Celina; and four grandsons.
Deceased are daughter, Dawn L. Hamilton; a brother, Jack Maffett; three sisters, her twin, Norma Kidder, Cleophus "Tope" Carpenter and Carole Virden.
She was a homemaker and attended the First Christian Church in Ravenna. She was a member of the Dandelions Club, the Ravenna Garden Club and the Ravenna Community Choir.
A gathering of friends will be 4-6 p.m. Friday at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna. Burial is at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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