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.
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Monday, July 31st, 2006
Elmer Sollman
Elmer Sollman, 73, 101 Ohio St., St. Marys, died at 8:14 p.m. July 29, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Dec. 22, 1932, in New Bremen, to Edward and Clara Poppe Sollman. On Feb. 16, 1958, he married Naomia Poppe, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Karl, St. Marys; a daughter, June (Dale) Hackemoeller, Minster; and four grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Willis; and a sister, Grace Goodwin.
He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and worked 20 years at Dull's Service Station, both of St. Marys. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, New Bremen, where he was a trustee and assistant janitor. He was a 1950 graduate of New Bremen High School.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Bill Drummond officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Contributions can be made to the church or the American Diabetes Association.
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