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, May 8th, 2009
John Moorman
John B. Moorman Sr., 68, 237 N. Spruce St., St. Marys, died at 11:28 a.m. May 9, 2009, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima.
He was born March 18, 1941, in North Star to John and Alvina Schmalstig Moorman. On Sept. 10, 1965, he married Darlene J. Castle, who survives.
Other survivors are six children, Dawn (John) Kern, Dianna (Dan) Jolly, Darla Moorman and Lela (Bruce) Jones, all of Sidney, Deanna (Dan) Gates and John B. (Mary) Moorman Jr., all of St. Marys; three brothers, George and Jerry Moorman, both of Sidney, and Donald Moorman, Fort Loramie; two sisters, Mary Jane Sherman, Sidney, and Patricia Moorman, Greenville; 26 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Kenny and Dicky Moorman; and two sisters, Barbara and Alice Moorman.
He retired from Hobart Corporation, Troy, where he had been a sheet metal specialist. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and the American Legion, all in Sidney. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Anthony Cutcher officiating. Private family burial will be held. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars at the funeral home.
Calling is noon until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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