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, January 22nd, 2008
Victor Billerman
Victor J. Billerman, 69, 209 Northview Drive, Coldwater, died Jan. 21, 2008, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 9, 1938, in Ohio, to John and Christine Muhlenkamp Billerman. His first wife, Dorothy Broeker, died in 1979. His second wife, Judy Bonvillian, survives.
Other survivors are three daughters, Donna Billerman and Laurie (Jeff) Temple, all of Coldwater, and Karen (Rick) Young, Portland; a stepdaughter Lisa Cowan, Coldwater; two brothers, Paul and Henry, both of Celina; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a sister-in-law, Velma; and a grandchild.
He retired from the former New Idea plant in Coldwater. He was a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Coldwater.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences can be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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