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, April 3rd, 2007
Carl Buschur
Carl S. Buschur, 74, 820 Mary Lane, Coldwater, died at 6:26 p.m. April 2, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born Jan. 14, 1933, in Sharpsburg, to Steve and Anna Stukenborg Buschur. On Aug. 17, 1963, he married Barbara Braun, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Lynn (Jeff) Link, Fort Recovery; and two grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Paul and James.
He worked at the former Agco Manufacturing, was a locksmith and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and its Men's Holy Name Society. He also was a member of American Legion Post 470 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 3025, both of Coldwater.  
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 1-5 p.m. Saturday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Condolences can be sent to www.hogenkampfh.com.
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