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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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Keith Balfour
Keith N. Balfour, 81, of Celina, died at 8 p.m. May 17, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Superior, Wisc., to Donald W. and Anna Marie (Anderson) Balfour. On May 26, 1972, he married to Jacquelina (Jackie) Ford, who died June 15, 2010.
Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Martin, Cranite Shoals, Texas, and friends, Pete and Margaret Bertke, Coldwater.
Deceased are three brothers, Robert John Balfour, Bruce Donald Balfour and Richard Balfour, and a sister, Mary Kay Balfour.
He was a veteran of the U.S Marine Corp and served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of the Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police and Korean War Veterans Associations.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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