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, July 14th, 2011
Ronny Stienecker
Ronny Lee Stienecker, 59, St. Marys, was found dead in his home July 12, 2011.
He was born Oct. 10, 1951, in Celina, to Virgil and Marjorie Schmehl Stienecker, who survive in St. Marys.
Also surviving are a son, Jason (Becky) Stienecker, Wapakoneta; two sisters, Kate (Ned) Lawler, St. Marys, and Noreen Stienecker, St. Marys; and three grandchildren.
Deceased is a granddaughter.
A 1969 graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys, he was employed by AAP in St. Marys. He had formerly worked at Huffy Manufacturing Company, Celina.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys. Private family burial will he held at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Calling is noon Saturday until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the church.
Condolences may be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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