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, April 27th, 2007
Joseph Reinhart
Joseph L. Reinhart, 22, of Lima, formerly of Wapakoneta, died April 24, 2007, at his mother's home in Wapakoneta. Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag has not made a ruling on the cause of death pending completion of an autopsy.
He was born May 18, 1984, in Lima, to Jane Mangiapane Reinhart and John E. Reinhart Jr., both of Wapakoneta.
Surviving with the parents are a daughter, Bailey Jones, no town listed; a brother, John E. III, of Wapakoneta; and a sister, Misty (Lance) Mihm, St. Marys.
A 2003 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, he was employed at P.T.C. in Lima.
Services are 8 p.m. Monday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, with Mark Foor officiating.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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