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, April 14th, 2009
Richard Schumm
Richard A. Schumm, 69, of Van Wert, died at 11:53 a.m. April 12, 2009, at Van Wert County Hospital.
He was born Feb. 23, 1940, in Van Wert to Arthur A. and Erna W. Klenk Schumm. On March 1, 1958, he married Ann Feeney, who survives.
Others survivors are three daughters, Vickie Schumm of Colorado, Susan K. (Jeff) Triplett and Shelly R. (Terry) Rolfes, all of Celina; three brothers, Ralph (Donna) Schumm, Bluffton, Ind., Ron (Shirley) Schumm, Van Wert, and David (Lois) Schumm of California; a sister, Mary (Jim) Van Fleet, Westerville; and seven grandchildren.
He was owner of Richard A. Schumm Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Van Wert for 47 years. He was a member of Emmanual Lutheran Church, the Loyal Order of Moose, both in Van Wert, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Coldwater, the Van Wert Outdoorsmen and the National Rifle Association. He was president of board of directors of the Van Wert Community Health Professionals for 36 years.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Lance O'Donnell officiating. Burial is at Woodlands Cemetery, Van Wert.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the church or Van Wert Community Health Professionals.
Arrangements were handled by Brickner Funeral Home, Van Wert.
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