Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Saturday, December 28th, 2013
John Bensman
John A. Bensman, 59, Russia, passed away suddenly of natural causes at his residence late Thursday evening, Dec. 26, 2013.
He was born June 13, 1954, in Coldwater, to Virgil and Mildred (Gehret) Bensman of Versailles. On Nov. 28, 1974, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Patrick, he was married to Marian (Holthaus) Bensman, who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Ann (Chad) Delaet, Russia, Suzanne (Brad) Grilliot, Versailles, and John E. Bensman, Osgood; seven grandchildren, Emma, Casey, Levi and Weston Delaet, and Isaac, Taylor and Reed Grilliot; eight siblings, Shirley (Walter) Broering, St. Henry, Jerome (Marilyn) Bensman, Versailles, Irene (John) Bruns, Maria Stein, Mary Jane (Lester) Homan, New Bremen, Steve (Deborah) Bensman, Versailles, Theresa (Philip) Heitkamp, New Bremen, Marlene (Steven) Puthoff, Versailles, Carl (Kathy) Bensman, Versailles; sister-in-law, Teresa (Bill) Gariety, Wapakoneta; father-in-law, Bernard Holthaus, McCartyville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rosie (Marvin) Albers, McCartyville, Bernard (Bobbie) Holthaus, Sidney, Dorothy Inman, Mesa, Ariz., Marlene Overly, Duluth, Ga., Carol (Larry) Voisard, Fort Loramie, Frederick Holthaus, Anna, Richard (Deb) Holthaus, Anna, Patricia (Mark) Wahl, Celina, Rita (Allen) Wente, Minster, Treva (Rick) Monnier, Tipp City, Mark (Sharon) Holthaus, Fort Loramie, William (Deb) Holthaus, Fort Loramie, Gerald Holthaus, Anna, Margaret (Jerry) Gepfrey, Anna, and Robert Holthaus, Anna.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Michael Bensman; mother-in-law, Ruth Holthaus; stepmother-in-law, Mary Langenkamp Holthaus; and a sister-in-law, Ann Holthaus.
He was the founding owner and operator of John Bensman Tree Trimming since 1982. Previously, he had been employed 23 years at Clopay in Russia. He also served as a Loramie Township trustee and was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church and had been a past member of the St. Remy Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed attending estate auctions and camping where tractors and other antiques might be for sale or just on display. He had a particular passion for collecting and rebuilding antique Case tractors.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Remy Church in Russia with the Rev. Frank Amberger presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from 9-9:45 a.m. at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Houston Rescue Squad or Russia Fire Department.
Condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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