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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Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
Judy Wolf
Mary "Judy" Judith Wolf, 67, 309 N. Second St., Coldwater, died at 5:35 p.m. Sept. 17, 2006, at The Gardens at Celina. Death was due to cancer.
She was born July 26, 1939, in Dayton, to Marvin and Margaret Trick Manker. On Aug. 21, 1965, she married Larry Wolf, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Chris, Coldwater, and Matt (Melissa), Granger, Ind.; two brothers, Marvin Jr. (Jonal) Manker and Jack (Sandy) Manker, all of Kettering; a sister, Jill (Nick) Thomas, Salt Lake City, Utah; two grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren.
She was co-owner of Back to Nature, Coldwater, secretary for the Coldwater Chamber of Commerce and a former teacher at Coldwater Exempted Village Schools and Celina City Schools. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and the State Retired Teachers Organization.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Ronald Wilker officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice and the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences can be sent at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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