Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue 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 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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, October 25th, 2025
Bruce Willrath
Bruce Willrath, age 67, of Mendon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on April 12, 1958, in Celina, to the late John and Mary Helen (Adams) Willrath.
Bruce is survived by his fiancée, Tami Ziegenbusch of Mendon; son, Brock Willrath of Mendon; and grandson, Bransen Willrath. He is also survived by his sister, Shirley (William) Abercrombie of Texas; brother, Bob (Brenda) Willrath of Mendon; brothers-in-law, Brent (Linda) Unger and Bif (Mandy) Rogers, both of Florida; sisters-in-law, Kim (Jeff) Everman of Celina and Joann (Greg) Kramer of Florida; and mother-in-law, Linda (Wendel) Rogers of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Babette (Unger) Willrath, whom he married in September 1982, and who preceded him in death on December 9, 1988; his parents; mother-in-law, Shelva (Dick) Egten; and father-in-law, Herman Rogers.
A 1976 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Bruce worked alongside his father at JB's Repair for several years before joining Speicher's in Celina. He later retired from Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen after 29 years of dedicated service.
Bruce enjoyed working on machinery, being around horses, playing cards, and spending time outdoors fishing and hunting with friends. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds fan and cherished time spent with his family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Jason Boroff officiating. Family and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery in Celina.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice in St. Marys and/or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers of Grand Lake Hospice and Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. They also extend their sincere gratitude to Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys for their care and support.
To share memories or express condolences, please visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or the Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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