Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
William McGowan
William J. McGowan, 83, of St. Marys, OH passed away Thursday May 14, 2026 in the Everheart Inpatient Hospice Unit at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH.
He was born April 29, 1943 in Spencerville, OH to Robert and Grace "Joline" (Roberts) McGowan.
On May 4, 1968 in St. Marys, OH he married M. Janet Howell, who survives.
Also survived by brother Patrick McGowan of St. Marys, OH; numerous nieces and nephews; and special buddy Austin Hauptstueck of Indianapolis, IN.
Preceded in death by parents Robert and G. Joline McGowan; infant son William J. McGowan, Jr.; and brother Robert (Kathy) McGowan.
He attended St. Marys Memorial High School, prior to enlisting in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he served for the Fighting Seabees aboard the USS Kittyhawk during the Vietnam War. A graduate of the Hobart School of Welding in Troy, OH, he worked for the Marion Power & Shovel Co. and Lima Tank Plant, before eventually retiring from the Minster Machine Co.
His favorite pastimes included fishing and taking walks. He loved all kinds of animals, especially dogs. Bill was passionate about General Motors muscle cars, having owned several (including an Oldsmobile 442).
Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday May 21, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Military funeral honors will be conducted at the funeral home following the service.
Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Bill's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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