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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Saturday, September 16th, 2006
Richard Hilgefort
Richard H. Hilgefort, 72, Monterey Drive, Fort Loramie, died Sept. 15, 2006, following an apparent accident at his workshop at 19 E. Park St., Fort Loramie.
He was born Oct. 31, 1933 in Sidney to Henry C. and Lena R. Gaier Hilgefort. On April 11, 1956 he was married at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood, to Joan E. Rethman, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Randall (Rita), Farmersville; Steven (Stacey), Fort Loramie and Jason, Rotterdam, Netherlands; a daughter, Jeanne (Robert) Hoying, Fort Loramie; five grandchildren; and a sister, Mary (Cletus) Schmiesing, Fort Loramie and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Robert Hilgefort.
He retired in 1989 from the Crane Operators Union where he was involved with bridge and highway construction projects in the Dayton and surrounding areas. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie, where he was an usher. He also was a member of the Minster Fraternal Order of Eagles #1391.
A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Steven Shoup will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Calling is Monday, 2-8 p.m. and Tuesday 9-10 a.m. at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie.
Contributions are to a charity of the donor's choice.
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