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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Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
Norbert Flaute
Norbert M. Flaute, 85, 219 E. Sycamore St., Coldwater, died at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 18, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Swanders, to John D. and Loretta S. Koverman Flaute. On Nov. 28, 1946, he married Eleanor Bergman, who died April 19, 2004.
Surviving are a son, Ken (Laura), Grove City; a brother, Ray (Rita), Cassella; and a grandson.
Deceased are four brothers and three sisters.
He retired from Ross Aluminum Foundry, Sidney, and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and a past commander of American Legion Post 446, Anna, and leader of the Uniform Group of American Legion Post 470, Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Condolences can be sent to www.hogenkampfh.com.
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