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
William Sibert
Celina native William A. Sibert, 93, of Sidney, died at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 12, 2006, at Fair Haven County Home, Sidney.
He was born May 10, 1913, in Celina, to Stephen and Eva Andrews Sibert. On March 28, 1934, he married Juanita M. Kendall, who died March 28, 2005.
Survivors are a son, Robert (Ruby), Sidney; a sister, Betty Jean Garman, town unknown; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers and three sisters.
He was a mechanic at Wright Patterson Air Force Base; a former service manager at Wentz Chevrolet, Sidney; and worked at Ross Aluminum where he retired in 1978. He was a member of the Shelby County Deer Hunters.
Graveside service is 11:30 a.m. Friday at Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, the Rev. Joe F. Pumphrey officiating.
Calling is 10-11 a.m. Friday at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney.
Contributions can be made to Fair Haven County Home.
Condolences can be sent at www.cromesfh.com.
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