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
Albert Zizelman
Albert "June" Zizelman, 80, died at 5:10 a.m. May 16, 2009, at the Gardens of Paulding.
He was born Nov. 15, 1928, in Mercer County to Albert and Thelma Webb Zizelman. On Oct. 10, 1954, he married Patricia J. (Sommer), who died Nov. 8, 2001.
Surviving are two sons, Larry (Lora Ramon), Spring Hill, Fla., and Paul (Gail), Paulding; two brothers Dale (Lucille), Rockford, and Robert, (Elaine), Mendon, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He retired in 1992 as a plant supervisor from Stokley's Canning Plant, Paulding, after 47 years of service. He attended the First Christian Church, Paulding, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 587.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the DenHerder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial is at Paulding Memorial Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at www.denherderfh.com.
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