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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Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Andrew Baumer
Andrew Clemens Baumer, 82, state Route 48, Houston, died 7:13 p.m. Sept. 27, 2007, at Triumph Hospital of Lima.
He was born on Feb. 25, 1925 in McCartyville to Henry L. and Mary A. Enneking Baumer. On April 28, 1951, he married to Maxine M. Braun, who survives.
Also surviving are a foster son, Robert (Tracy) Grisez, Magnolia, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Wilma Baumer, Anna; and three grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Lawrence.
He retired in 1986 after serving several years as part-owner and operator of Newport Electric Heating and Plumbing. He also farmed. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport and men's sodality. He was also a member of the Houston Community Center.
Funeral mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Calling is 2-7 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie.
Contributions can be made to Houston Rescue and Fire Departments or the church.
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