Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 954 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Newport, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include... Montra, Newbern, New Jerusalem, Lockington, Ridgeway, Woodstock, Botkins, Mount Victory, Millerstown, Kiser Lake State Park, Hardin, Pemberton, Piqua, West Mansfield, East Liberty, St. Paris, Logansville, Belle Center, North Lewisburg, and Lakeview.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 77 and 106.
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.
Today 66° Today 66° 48° 48° chance Tomorrow 64° Tomorrow 64° slight chance 58° 58° chance
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Benjamin Engle Jr.
Benjamin Franklin Engle, Jr., 83, of Celina, OH died 4:18 a.m. Monday May 3, 2021 at Van Wert Co. Hospital.
He was born June 8, 1937 in Kodak, KY to Benjamin and Marie (Sumner) Engle. On September 20, 1969 he married Betty Boltz McDermitt, who survives.
Also survived by: son Craig (Brenda) McDermitt of St. Marys, OH; daughter Linda Sue (Dave) Williams of Dayton, OH; son Mike (Kathie) McDermitt of St. Marys, OH; son Curtis Engle of Celina, OH; son Todd (Angie) Engle of Dayton, OH; 13 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother Wayne (Carol) Engle of Sellers Grove, PA; brother Vaughn (Billie Dru) Engle of Celina, OH
Preceded in death by: parents Benjamin and Marie Engle; daughter Deanna Jo Slone; son Richard Engle; son Franklin (Kathy) Engle; sister Thelma Engle-Turner; sister Florene Engle-Dubassio; brother Charles E. Engle; brother James O. Engle
He proudly served his country, having been a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired production employee from the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, where he had served as a union representative to the United Steel Workers for many years. He was a member of the Beaver Chapel Congregation Church in rural Celina. Spending time with his family was his top priority (especially, aggravating his grandchildren).
Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday May 7, 2021 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys, with Pastor Tom Christian, officiating. Burial will follow at the Swamp College Cemetery, in rural Celina.
Visitation 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Ben's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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