Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow will occur this evening and through the overnight. While accumulating snow is expected to end before Thursday morning, falling temperatures and light snow accumulations of one to two inches will result in slick travel tonight and early Thursday.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for wintery driving conditions.
In addition to the snowfall, falling temperatures combined with increased winds will result in feels-like temperatures near zero Thursday morning. If heading outdoors, dress in multiple layers.
Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 11:27AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A band of snow showers will drop into the region from northern Indiana, and push through the region through the afternoon. Some snow showers could produce a quick light coating of snow on elevated surfaces and bridges. Visibility may also be briefly reduced to a half mile or even less. Northwest winds will also gust up to 30 MPH.
Lighter snowfall will continue into the evening behind the initial band of snow showers, with accumulations from a few tenths to isolated accumulations of up to an inch.
Motorists should exercise caution and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Today 38° Today 38° likely 16° 16° slight chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° 17° 17° chance
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
Rollin "Mike" Smith
Rollin M. "Mike" Smith, Geneva, IN. passed away Monday, January 25th in Fort Wayne, IN. at Lutheran Hospital.
He was born March 8, 1939 in Muncie, IN to Roy and Madge Smith. He married his wife, Janice, on January 12th, 1956, she survives.
Mike worked for 28 years with McIntosh in Berne, IN. He also worked as a driver for Amish crews for 2 years and worked 4 years of Maintenance at Briarwood Manor in Coldwater, OH before retiring. Mike loved his family, IU Basketball and hi Pug, Jo. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rockford, OH.
Loving survivors also include children, Rick (Tam) Smith of Berne, IN, Mick (Penny) Smith of Mendon, OH and Troy (Nikki) Smith of Celina, OH, 11 grand children, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, siblings Mack (Diana) Smith of Bryant, IN, Brenda Smith of Berne, IN, sister-in-law Judy Smith of Berne, IN, and several nieces and nephews.
Mike was predeceased by 2 grandchildren, Kamara Smith and Mason Caudill, brother Leroy Smith, and nephews Kyle Smith and Scott Smith.
A private family service was held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, Pastor Larry Edds officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9380 Wabash Rd. Rockford, OH 45882.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, IN.
Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.
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