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, August 20th, 2007
Darrell Kelbel
Darrell E. Kelbel, 54, 124 N. Lincoln St., Minster, died at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 18, 2007, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born July 8, 1953, in Portland, Ind., to Neal and Sarah Daniels Kelbel, who are deceased. On June 1, 1979, he married Patricia Burchett, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Ryan, Centerville; a daughter, Andrea, at home; a twin brother, Dennis, St. Marys; and a sister, Connie, St. Marys.
Deceased is a brother, Ronald.
He was employed for over 25 years at Dannon Co. Inc., Minster.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. There is no burial.
Calling is 2-8 Tuesday and 9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospice Care & Hope Lodge, Cincinnati.
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