Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
James Champ
James A. Champ, 75, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 24, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born Oct. 6, 1937, in Ansonia to Onie and Nellie Mullenix Champ.
Surviving is his former wife, Peg Long, Fort Recovery; a son, Zachary (Amber) Champ, Fort Recovery; three brothers, George Champ, Woodington, Leroy Champ, Union City, Ind., and Bill Champ, Union City; two sisters, Betty (Richard) Hardwick, Union City, Ind., and Mary (Carl) Stephan, Bluffton, Ind; and a half sister, Bessie Davis, Winchester, Ind.
Deceased are a son, Jeffrey Hardin; a brother, Donald Champ; and a half sister, Mae Vanote.
He attended the police academy and retired as chief of police in Fort Recovery after serving 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Union City, Ind., American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Fort Recovery, and Fraternal Order of Police, Grand Lake Lodge.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Rev. Steve Long officiating.   Burial is at Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the American Legion.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Online condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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