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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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Elmer Roehm
Elmer C. Roehm, 82, of Willshire, Ohio died Friday October 24, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born August 31, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana and was the son of the late George and Edith (Gribler) Roehm. On May 22, 1992 Elmer married the former Ruth Ann Smalley, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2018.
Elmer was a member of the first graduating class of Parkway High School in 1962. He was a truck driver for Central Soya. Later Elmer went on to work in maintenance at Central Soya, which became Bunge Company, until he retired from Bunge. After retirement, he drove truck for Lehman's Feed Mill. Elmer owned race horses and enjoyed racing ponies. He also enjoyed fishing, and he never turned down a Twix candy bar. Elmer treasured time spent with his beloved cat, Putty. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving are Elmer's son, Kerry (Debbie) Roehm of Rockford, Ohio; daughter, Annette (Jeff) Brehm of Celina, Ohio; brother, Eugene (Linda) Roehm of Rockford, Ohio; four sisters, Paula Bradtmueller of Hoaglin, Indiana, Eleanor (Tom) Howell of Toledo, Ohio, Frieda (Bill) Stober of Rockford, Ohio, and Lucille (Mike) Grunden of Celina, Ohio; four grandchildren, Amanda (Jordan) Henkle, Austin Dugan, Kameron (Maggie) Roehm, and Madison (Kyle) Moellenkamp; and eight great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife Ruth Ann, Elmer was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Haugk, and his brother in law, Lloyd Bradtmueller.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday afternoon, October 31, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882 with Pastor Matt Overman officiating. Private family burial will be at Zion Lutheran-Schumm Cemetery in Willshire, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Friday, October 31, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in Elmer's memory may be made to the organization of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
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