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, May 30th, 2008
Anna Lynn Steinlage, Allison Jo Steinlage
Twins Anna Lynn and Allison Jo Steinlage, daughters of Mark and Leslie Homan Steinlage, 2128 Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, St. Henry, died shortly after birth on May 28, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Death was due to Merkel-Gruber Syndrome.
Other survivors are grandparents Lester A. and Mary Jane Homan, Chickasaw, and James and Helen Steinlage, St. Henry; great-grandparents, Virgil and Mary Bensman, Versailles, and Luke and Edna Rose, Fort Recovery.
Deceased are great-grandparents Silverius and Anna Homan, Wilfred and Leona Steinlage and Julian Rammel.
Private family services will be held. Burial is at St. Henry Cemetery.
Condolences can be made at www.hogenkampfuneralhome.com.
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