Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Mary French
Mary E. French, 81, 612 Fairview Drive, Coldwater, died at 2:32 p.m. Oct. 14, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
She was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Rockford, to Charles and Trecia Alexander Donovan.
Surviving are a son, Gary (Karen) French, Mendon; two daughters, Linda French, Coldwater, and Connie (Tom) Bickar, Celina; two sisters, Ruth Chaney, Columbus, and Marie Howell, Celina; five grandchildren and five great-grandchldren.
Deceased are six brothers, Floyd, Charles Jr., Clarence, Ralph, Paul and Dale; and two sisters, Carrie Britton and Dorothy Rutter.
She retired from the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, St. Marys, and was a former member of the First Baptist Church, Celina.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, the Rev. Allan Brown officiating.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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