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.
63° 63° slight chance Fri 84° Fri 84° 68° 68° Sat 89° Sat 89°
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Monday, August 15th, 2016
Anthony Freeland
Anthony G. "Tony" Freeland, 53, Van Wert, died 4:57 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016, at Ohio State University Medical Center.
He was born September 27, 1962 in Celina, Ohio to Ronald and Marilyn (Petrie) Freeland, who survive in Celina.
Also surviving is his wife Lynne (Grunden) Freeland,Van Wert; children Alexa Freeland, Van Wert; Katlyn Freeland, Van Wert; sister Tammy (Jeff) Pontsler, Rockford; nephews Scott & Stephen Pontsler; and three great-nephews.
He worked at Toledo Mold & Die in Delphos, Ohio for 26 years. He attended Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert, Ohio where he was involved in the food pantry. He was an avid gardener, bird watcher, golfer, Ohio State Buckeye, Cincinnati Bengal and Cincinnati Reds fan, he was a member of UAW Local 2279 and was a 1981 graduate of Celina High School.
Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Trinity Friends Church, Van Wert, Ohio, the Rev. Steve Savage officiating. Burial will follow Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio.
Calling is 2-8 PM Tuesday August 16, 2016 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Also, one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be sent to Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital or may be directed to the family.
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