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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Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Kermit Klosterman
Former Coldwater resident Kermit Kevin Klosterman, 57, Wheeling, W.Va., died July 2, 2011.
He was born Dec. 1, 1953, in Coldwater to Urban and Wilma Klosterman, who are deceased.
Surviving are two daughters, Natalie Klosterman and Elizabeth Klosterman, both of Wheeling; three brothers, Kenneth Klosterman, Kerry Klosterman and Kraig Klosterman, all of Coldwater; and a grandson.
He made his living training greyhounds.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Grisell Funeral Home, Moundsville, W.Va., is handling arrangements.
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