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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Friday, December 1st, 2006
Ronald Keller
Ronald D. Keller, 50, 409 E. Elizabeth St., Coldwater, died today, Dec. 1, 2006, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born Aug. 6, 1956, in Coldwater, to Florian A. and Imelda R. Eckstein Keller.
Survivors are a brother, Mike (Mary Alice), Coldwater; a sister, Joan (Ron) Market, Botkins; and caregiver, Tim Morrissey.
He was employed at CA Industries, Celina, and attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. He was a charter member of the Aktion Club of the Coldwater Kiwanis and a member of People First Club and Cheryl Ann Bobcats.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial is at St. Aloysius Cemetery, Carthagena.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Contributions can be made to CA Industries.
Condolences can be sent at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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