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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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Daniel Brackman
Daniel Brackman, age 71, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
He was born on July 25, 1954 in Coldwater to the late Herbert & Dolores (Brunswick) Brackman. On August 21, 1976 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, he married Denise (Bruns) Brackman and she survives in Coldwater.
He is also survived by his two children, Brian & Jackie Brackman of St. Joe and Janelle & Tom Roessner of Coldwater, grandchildren, Breah and Xander Roessner, and siblings and in-laws, Herbert Brackman of Coldwater, Sharon Fesmier of Mansfield, Kathy & Vern Moeller of Coldwater, Don & Judy Brackman of Lima, Jim & Brenda Brackman of Findlay, Ken & Cathy Brackman of Coldwater, Tom & Deb Brackman of New Bremen, Chris & Eileen Brackman of St. Henry, Linda Brackman of Coldwater, Donna Gilmore of Coldwater, Dave & Jill Bruns of Coldwater, Dale Bruns of Coldwater, Dodie & Jerry Bruggeman of St. Henry, Don & Beth Bruns of Coldwater, and Dan & Kim Bruns of Coldwater.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Owen, brother, Marvin Brackman, and in-laws, Jean Brackman, Ray Fesmier, Jack Gilmore, and Deb Bruns.
Dan was a member of Holy Trinity Church, the Knights of Columbus, Coldwater Eagles, Coldwater VFW and the Sons of the American Legion. He retired from the Home Service Station, Coldwater in 2022. He was an avid Browns fan and enjoyed being outdoors doing yard work and plowing snow.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Friends may call from 2PM to 7PM on Friday, December 12 and from 9AM to 9:30AM on Saturday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.​
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