Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 519 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Waynesfield, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Alger, Waynesfield, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Silver Creek, Jumbo, New Hampshire, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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.
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2006
Donna Fontanini
Donna M. Fontanini, 56, of 150 South Cedar St., Coldwater, died Sept. 11, 2006, at her sister Martha's home, Muncie, Ind. Death was due to natural causes.
She was born Oct. 26, 1949, in Yorktown, Ind., to Lovett and Nancy Green Barnhouse. On Feb. 13, 1993, she married Richard E. Fontanini, who survives.
Also surviving are three stepsons, Rick, Coldwater, Bob, St. Marys, and Sam, Celina; a stepdaughter, Stacey, Miamisburg; a brother, Richard (Rita) Barnhouse, Muncie, Ind.; and three sisters, Martha Hartley and Jill (Buddy) Bordeaux, all of Muncie, and Patty (Ralph) Brooks, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Deceased are two brothers, Mike and Jack Barnhouse; a sister, Gay Barnhouse; and a brother-in-law, Jerry W. Hartley.
She was a member of American Legion Post 210, Celina.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Meeks Mortuary, Muncie.
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