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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Monday, May 18th, 2009
John Mulligan
John W. Mulligan, 81, of 11404 state Route 364, St.Marys, died at 1:55 p.m. May 15, 2009, at the Golden Living Center - Valley Nursing Home, St.Marys.
He was born January 19, 1928, in Dayton to Patrick J. and Agnes Hamman Mulligan.
Survivors are four daughters, Beverly Schwartz, St.Marys, Mary Agnes (Steve) Watercutter, Fort Loramie, Cynthia May, Lithia Springs, Ga., and Michelle Mulligan, Sidney; a son Mark Mulligan, Columbus; a sister, Patricia Lewis, Springfield; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter Cheryl Mulligan; a sister Eileen Strasburg; two brothers Dennis Mulligan and Donald Mulligan; and his former wife Betty (Marchal) Bowersock.
He retired from the U.S. Department of Defense, having worked as a warehouseman at the Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC), Dayton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St.Marys.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Anthony E. Cutcher officiating. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery, St.Marys.
Calling is 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Miller Long & Folk Funeral Home, St.Marys.
Contributions can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School.
Condolences can be left at www. millerfuneralhomes.net.
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