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, June 25th, 2012
Leo Ernst
Leo J. Ernst, 55, Coldwater, died June 24, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, following an extended battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 7, 1957, in Lima, to Arthur and Ruth Christine Fischer Ernst.
  Surviving are two sisters, Jerri (Nick) Schulze, Coldwater, and Marilyn (Dave) Arnold, Celina, and a brother, Leon (Becky) Ernst, Coldwater.
A brother, Wayne Ernst, is deceased.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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