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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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Melvin Miller
Melvin John Miller, 66, of Coldwater, died today, June 18, 2009 at his home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1942, in Celina to Clem and Olive Knapke Miller. His father survives. On Nov. 16, 1968, he married Ginger Tester, who also survives.
Other survivors are a daughter, Julie (Andy) Hrycko, Coldwater; a son, Chris (Jill) Miller, Coldwater; a sister Ruth (Orville) Bensman, Sidney; a brother, John (Jane) Miller, Tucson, Ariz.; and six grandchildren.
He retired as a Systems Analyst Supervisor from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater after 38 years and also worked as a realtor for Harlamert Realty in Coldwater. He was a member Holy Trinity Catholic Church and its Men's Sodality, Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council 1991, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Coldwater and OWHA Horse Association.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Ron Wilker officiating.
Calling is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice or the Center for Neurological Development, Burkettsville.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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