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, December 29th, 2009
Irene Staugler
Irene Miller Staugler, 94, 207 Briarwood Drive, Coldwater, died in the morning of Dec. 27, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Beamsville, to Webster and Bertha Fisher Miller. On Dec. 1, 1945, she married Henry Paul "Socks" Staugler, who died May 29, 1981.
Surviving are a son, Michael (Carol) Staugler, Celina; a daughter Paula (Bob) Hein, Celina; a sister, Whilma Boyer, Danville, Pa.; and a sister-in-law, Edna Miller, Celina; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
Deceased are a brother, Edgar Miller; and a sister, Donna Miller.
She was a longtime cook at the former Betty's Restaurant in Coldwater.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, the Rev. Richard Walling officiating. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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