Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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.
Today 18° Today 18° likely 3° 3° Tomorrow 19° Tomorrow 19° 13° 13°
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Saturday, July 15th, 2017
Stanley Pontsler
Stanley Charles Pontsler, 89 of Ohio City, died at 10:20 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.
He was born on December 14, 1927 in Mercer County, the son of the late Charles William Pontsler and Grace Helen (Sharp) Pontsler. On April 2, 1950, he married the former Marcella M. Stetler, who also survives in Rockford.
He was a mechanic at Lloyds Motor Sales in Rockford then retired from Aeroquip Corp. (Eaton) in 1989. He later worked for the Village of Ohio City and Liberty Township and was a volunteer with the Ohio City Fire Department. Stanley attended Ohio City Community Church of God and served in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He was member of Harvey Lewis Post #346 of the American Legion.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Bevington officiating. Interment will follow at Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post of Ohio City.
Calling hours are Monday 10 a.m. until time of service.
Preferred memorials are to the American Legion Post #346 of Ohio City or the Ohio City E.M.S.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com.
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