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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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Paul Stukenborg
Paul M. Stukenborg, 83, died at 3 a.m. May 27, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster.
He was born March 8, 1929, in Minster, to Joseph and Anna Bergman Stukenborg.
Surviving is a sister-in-law, Dorothy Stukenborg of Minster.
Deceased is a brother, Frank "Vernon" Stukenborg.
He retired from the maintenance department at Minster Machine Company. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, and the Minster Athletic Boosters.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.
Calling is 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions may be made to the Minster Athletic Boosters.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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