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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Friday, May 18th, 2012
Donald Meyer
Donald P. Meyer, 43, Newport, died May 17, 2012, of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle traffic accident near Russia in Shelby County.
He was born Dec. 6, 1968, in St. Marys to Adolph "Sonny" and Joan Utz Meyer, who survive in Newport. On May 26, 1990, he married Tammy Larger, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Bradley and Rachel, both at home; siblings, Michael Meyer and Walter (Kathy) Meyer, all of Newport, Jean (Kevin) Borchers, Russia, and Janet (Mike) Siegel, Fort Loramie; parents-in-law, Elmer and Janice Larger, Fort Loramie; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Deb (Tom) Watercutter, Anna, Judy Larger, Tina (Tony) Pleiman, Nancy (Brian) Eilerman and Susie (John) Eilerman, all of Fort Loramie, and Ted (Sam) Larger, Houston.
A brother, Dale Meyer, is deceased.
He was co-owner and operator of Meyer's Garage & Drive Thru in Newport. He was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Sportsman Club, both of Newport, Minster Fraternal Order of Eagles 1391, Versailles Eagles 2347, Celina Moose Lodge 1473 and Fort Loramie Sons of the American Legion.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Calling is 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia.
Contributions may be made to Fort Loramie Fire Department or Houston Rescue Squad.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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