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, June 16th, 2008
Steven Henkle
Steven D. Henkle, 62, of Rockford, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, following a semi-truck accident.
He was born September 12, 1945, in Van Wert County, to Thorsen and Helen Burris Henkle, Rockford, who survive. On Nov. 17, 1973, he married Kathy Eshleman, who survives.
He was a self employed truck driver, and a member of the Rockford United Methodist Church.
Other survivors are two sons, Steven (Sherry) Henkle II and Brady (Kris) Henkle, all of Rockford; two daughters, Lori (Scott) Schoenleben, Rockford, and Sherri Henkle, St. Marys; a brother, Michael (Linda) Henkle, Rockford; two sisters, Connie Marbaugh, Willshire, and Linda Hart, Columbus.; eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Deceased is a grandchild and a great-grandchild.
Services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Rockford United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mike Berne officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, and one hour prior to service Wednesday at the church.
Contributions can be made to Leota Braun Foundation.
Condolences can be left at www.ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.
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