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, October 5th, 2009
Myrna Niekamp
Myrna B. Niekamp, 97, Coldwater, died at 12:12 a.m. Oct. 4, 2009, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
She was born July 16, 1912, in Coldwater to Jacob and Carolyn Puthoff Bettinger. On Jan. 16, 1954, she married Raymond Niekamp, who died Sept. 5, 1969.
Deceased is a sister, Mary Boehmer.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Richard Walling officiating. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Calling is after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Maria Stein Center.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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