Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 3:15AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity combined with very warm low temperatures can be especially hazardous as the overnight hours provide little relief from the heat. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
John Vagedes
John A. Vagedes, 53, of Lakeview, died May 12, 2008, at his home. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born on October 27, 1954, in Celina, to Paul Vagedes and Mary Ann Garvick Miller. His father survives in Lakeview.
Other survivors are two daughters, Kristel (James) Kobylack, Bellefontaine, and Nicole Vagedes, DeGraff; a brother, Fred (Suzie) Vagedes, Coldwater; and six sisters, Debra (Thurman) Allmon, Lakeview, Susan (Tim) Brewer, Zanesfield, Kathy Fout, West Mansfield, Paula (Jeff) Fout, Belle Center, Vickie (David) Furlong, West Mansfield, and Rhonda (Terry) Cook, East Liberty; and four grandchildren.
Deceased is a grandson.
He retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years. He was a member of the Sons of Amvets, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Indian Lake Moose Lodge , all in Lakeview.
Services are at 7 p.m. Thursday at Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, the Rev. Walt Mansfield officiating. He will be cremated after the service and private graveside services will be conducted at a later date at Huntsville Cemetery.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being handled by Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview.   
Condolences can be left at condolences@shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
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