Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.
Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing.
Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning.
The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
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Saturday, October 31st, 2020
Germaine Homan
Germaine I. Homan, age 62, formerly of Coldwater passed peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 at her home at Heritage Center in Minster.
She was born June 7, 1958 in Coldwater to the late Al J. & Irene (Hake) Homan.
Surviving are siblings, Marcile Schmiesing of Minster, Georgene (Daniel) Post of Sharpsburg, Helene (Steve) Eilerman of New Bremen, Roslyn Bruns of Dublin and Hubert (Jean) Homan of Coldwater and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by twin (infant) brothers John and Joseph, brother-in-law David Schmiesing, and nephew Curt Eilerman.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Germaine attended Cheryl Ann Programs and CA Industries for 45 years and this was an enormous part of Germaine's life. For the last five years she made her home at Heritage Center and attended Benchmark Dayhab.
She was known for her sass, spunk, incredible heart, and her many endearing terms for the people she loved. Germaine gave her love and her hugs and kisses freely and had a way of making everyone feel special. She had a way of lighting up a room. The family wishes to recognize the many special caregivers in Germaine's life; their contribution to her life, and hers to theirs, is immeasurable.
A Public Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church, masks will be required of all attendees and CDC guidelines will be followed. Mass will be livestreamed at http://coldwatercluster.org/content/helpful-links-watch-mass-online. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 am Tuesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorial contributions may be made to the CA Industries or Benchmark in St. Marys.
Condolences for the family may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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