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.
72° 72° chance Sat 88° Sat 88° chance 66° 66° Sun 80° Sun 80°
a_d
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Allen Uhrick
Allen A. Uhrick, age 67, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, in Lima.
Born March 11, 1951, in Blackford County, IN, he was the son of Harry A. & Ruby I. (Reynolds) Uhrick, who are both deceased.
Allen married Chris Petering on May 31, 1975, and she survives, along with their son and daughter: Stacy (Eric) Topp of Mendon and Chad (Nikki) Uhrick of Celina, and four grandchildren: Christopher & Micheal Bechtold and Austin & Reagen Uhrick. Also surviving are a brother: Robert (Vicky L.) Fields of Mendon, two step-brothers: Charles (Joyce) Uhrick of Indianapolis, IN and Larry (Mary) Uhrick of Morrisonville, IL, a brother-in-law, Mike Seyler of Union City, IN, and a sister-in-law, Sandy Uhrick of Circleville, OH.
He was preceded in death by a sister & two brothers: Isabelle Seyler, Ray Fields, and Orlie Uhrick.
A 1971 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Allen went on to earn an Associate Degree at ITT Tech in Fort Wayne. Allen had served as a Volunteer Fireman for the village of Mendon for many years. After 42 years of service, Allen retired from Federal Mogul National Seal in Van Wert, where he had worked as a Punch Press Operator. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, with Pastor Jason Boroff officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Calling Hours are from 2:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, and an hour prior to services on Saturday, at the Mendon Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
Online Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Archive of
September 12th, 2018
Buy this E-Edition
Additional obituaries on this date
Dian Arters
Dian Arters, age 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:09 pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. [More]
Mary Jane Zahn
Mary Jane Zahn, age 78, of Celina, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
James Zimmerman
James R. Zimmerman age 67 of Portland passed away at his residence Friday morning. [More]
Sharon Hoenie
Sharon (Thompson) Hoenie, 74, of Rockford, OH died 4:36 p.m. Sunday September 9, 2018 at Celina Manor. [More]
Fred Borger
Fred Borger, St. Henry, died on Sept. 11, 2018.
Arrangements are pending at H [More]
a_d