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 13th, 2009
Mary Hertenstein
Mary Evelyn Hertenstein, 97, Rockford, died at 2:35 p.m. Jan. 12, 2009, at Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford.
She was born Aug. 8, 1911, in Rockford to Carey and Zula Shlater Fleming. On Jan. 19, 1952, she married Clarence Edward Hertenstein, who died May 31, 1977.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Francis and Russell Fleming; a sister, Opal Brown; and a niece.
She was a housewife.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Mark Rutledge officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 12-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com
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