Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 8:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 806 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Monroe, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Mercer County.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
57° 57° likely slight chance Fri 72° Fri 72° chance 53° 53° likely Sat 59° Sat 59° likely
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Robert Pickering
Robert J. "Bob" Pickering, 74, of Celina, OH passed away at Celina Manor on December 25, 2016 at 1:36 pm.
He was born March 1, 1942 in Celina to Karl and Eva (Roach) Pickering, both preceded him in death. He married Patricia A. Manger on September 9, 1988, and she preceded him in death on July 15, 1997.
   Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy J. Braun, FL, and Janeva Pickering, St. Marys; six step-children, two sisters, Karlene Speicher, Wapakoneta, and Hazel Heinfield, Ada; a sister-in-law, Jane Pickering, Celina; a special friend, Sharon McGee, Celina; and three grandchildren, Chancelor Hensley, St. Marys, Brandon Walpole, FL and Nathan Pickering, St. Marys.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Francis (Evelyn), Joseph (Joan) and Ralph I. Pickering; a sister, Anita (Tom) Andrew; a brother-in-law, Robert Heinfeld; and a son-in-law, Craig Braun.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Marys after 28 years of service.
He was member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Celina.
Private graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta, OH at the convenience of the family.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater and/or COPD Foundation.
   Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com
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