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, August 1st, 2011
Landen Phlipot
Landen Thomas Phlipot, 3 months old, New Bremen, died July 30, 2011, at his home of natural causes.
He was born May 3, 2011, to Joey and Jessica Pohlman Phlipot, who survive.
Also surviving are a sister, Hailee, New Bremen; grandparents, Ted and Diane Pohlman,Yorkshire, Tina Phlipot, Piqua, and Andy and Brianna Phlipot, Minster; great-grandparents Clete and Rose Dirksen, Darke County, Gene and Mary Lou Phlipot, Minster, and John and Sandy Eilerman, Minster; and godparents, Brittney Homan and Otto Schwieterman.
He was baptized and was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen.
Service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Tom Manabach presiding. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to a fund being established for Hailee Phlipot's education.
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