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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Thursday, September 14th, 2006
Lucy Hoelscher
Lucy M. Hoelscher, 92, of Celina, died at 11:40 p.m. Sept. 12, 2006, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Oct. 16, 1913, in St. Henry, to Lawrence and Mary Gelhaus Franck. On Oct. 18, 1933, she married Alfred H. Hoelscher, who died Oct. 29, 2000.
Survivors are a son, Michael (Shirley), Celina; a sister, Eileen Gaerke, Portland, Ind.; three sisters-in-law, Luella, Rita and Laura Franck, all of Celina; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sons, David and Samuel Hoelscher; eight brothers, Ray, Ferd, Ed, Leo, Florence, Walter, Malcolm and Paul Franck; and a sister, Genevieve Stachler.
She was a homemaker and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its ladies sodality, Celina.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial is at St. Aloyisius Cemetery, Carthagena.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home, Celina.
Contributions can be made to a charity of donor's choice.
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