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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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Martha J. Barhorst
Martha J. "Marty" Barhorst, 78, Minster, died June, 18, 2010, at her residence.
She was born May 25, 1932, in Minster, to Joseph and Rose Bensman Bornhorst. On Nov. 26, 1949, she married Albert Barhorst, who survives in Minster.
Survivors include two daughters, Lynda Barhorst, Hudson, Fla., and Debora (Kevin) Ranly, Ft. Loramie; a sister, Dorothy Quinlin, Ft. Loramie; 3 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald (Patricia) Bornhorst; and a brother-in-law, James Quinlin.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She was co-owner and operator of Home Service Cleaners, Minster.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Minster Area Life Squad.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com
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