Special Weather Statement issued March 14 at 11:10AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A prolonged period without rainfall, winds gusting to 25-30 mph, relative humidity as low as 35%, and unseasonably warm temperatures have increased the threat of wildfires today. Grasses and leaf litter are very receptive to fire. If fire is introduced, ignition is likely and fire spread will be quick.
Be aware of the potential for grass and brush fires that may quickly spread today. Call 911 if you see unattended fire. Do not burn today.
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 10:50AM EDT until March 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 14 at 10:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A prolonged period without rainfall, winds gusting to 20-25 mph, relative humidity as low as 25%, and unseasonably warm temperatures have increased the threat of wildfires today. Grasses and leaf litter are very receptive to fire. If fire is introduced, ignition is likely and fire spread will be quick.
Be aware of the potential for grass and brush fires that may quickly spread today. Call 911 if you see unattended fire. Do not burn today.
Today 72° Today 72° 58° 58° slight chance Tomorrow 71° Tomorrow 71° likely 45° 45°
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Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Victoria Haynes
Victoria E. "Vicki" Haynes, age 77, of Celina, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her daughter Melissa's home in Pickerington, Ohio. She was born September 12, 1947, in Cincinnati, to the late Robert and Margaret (Wogenstahl) Clements. Vicki married the love of her life, Oscar Lee Haynes, on January 27, 1965, and he preceded her in death August 22, 2020.
She is survived by their children: Willard "Tom" Haynes of Fort Recovery, James (Sandy) Haynes of Celina, Melissa (Donald) Mazza of Pickerington, and Debra (Shannon) Wycuff of Portland, Indiana.
Also surviving are 10 grandsons: Jesse, Brandon, Sebastian, Jordan and Christopher Haynes, Justin, Anthony and Matthew Mazza, and Richard and Dustin Wycuff, 8 great-grandchildren: Titus, Cashlin and Lyra Haynes and Jaycee, Richard Jr., Ryker, Xander and Locklen Wycuff, and sisters-in-law: Mary Clements of St. Henry, Carol (Jerry) Noll of Celina and Linda Haynes of Rockford.
Vicki was preceded in death by all 9 of her brothers and sisters: Jeanne (Harold) Dailey, Betty (Paul) Schuler, Wanda (Ronald) Wahoff, Iona (Roy) Palmer, James (Emma) Clements, Ronald Clements, Donna (Keith) Hornberger, Thomas Clements and Donald Clements, and 2 grandsons: Eric Lee Haynes, who died in 1989 and Cory J. Haynes, in 2022.
Vicki was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and working jigsaw puzzles on her tablet.
She loved meeting friends at the Mercer County Council on Aging (Senior Citizens) and playing BINGO.
Visitation for both Vicki and Oscar will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 22,
at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Joint Memorial Services will begin at 3:00.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the Donor's Choice.
Condolences can be expressed to Vicki's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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