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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Friday, November 17th, 2017
Terry L. Muhlenkamp
Terry L. Muhlenkamp, 64, of St. Anthony, Ohio, died November 15, 2017, at his home.
He was born July 17, 1953, in Coldwater, to the late Leander and Hilda (Sutter) Muhlenkamp. On June 27, 1975, he married Bonnie (Fleck) Muhlenkamp, who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Josh (Sheri) Muhlenkamp of St. Anthony, Michelle (Judd) Arndts of Ten Mile, TN, Matt (Jodi) Muhlenkamp of Cassella, and Blake "BJ" Muhlenkamp of St. Anthony and his fiancee, Emily Fast of Van Wert; grandchildren, Luke, Levi, Lani, Brady, Drew, Allison and Austin; siblings, Gladys Kuess of Coldwater, Virg (Pat) Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, Doris Simons of Warminster, PA, Rita (Don) Kramer of New Bremen, Vern (Diana) Muhlenkamp of Clayton, Larry (Janice) Muhlenkamp of St. Anthony and LeRoy (Sue) Muhlenkamp of Coldwater; sister-in-law, Peg Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, his in-laws, Pat (Dean "Scooter") White of Celina, Jerry (Nancy) Fleck of Coldwater and Sandy (Doug) LeConey of Clayton.
Preceding him in death are brother, Ed Muhlenkamp; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Lucille Fleck; and brothers-in-law, Ernie Kuess and Bill Simons.
He was a 1971 graduate of Coldwater High School, was employed as an asphalt paving foreman for Shelly Company for many years and was engaged in farming. Terry was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony, Ohio and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Coldwater. Terry enjoyed farming, campfires under the stars, bicycling, riding his motorcycle and most of all, spending time with family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, November 20, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Fr. Alexander Witt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Calling is 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Sunday and 9:00 am-9:45 am Monday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Care or the James Cancer Hospital, at The Ohio State University.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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