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, July 23rd, 2012
Mildred Luthman
Mildred M. Luthman, 92, Wapakoneta, died at 6 a.m. July 22, 2012, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 25, 1919 in St. Henry to Louis and Minnie Fullenkamp Stahl. On Sept. 13, 1947, she married Urban J. Luthman, who died March 28, 1992.
Surviving are seven children, Mary Lou (Al) Brink, Atlanta, Ga., Carol Luthman, Atlanta, Gregg (Sandra) Luthman, Wapakoneta, Elaine (Paul) Leibel, Cincinnati, Gene (Teri) Luthman, Fort Collins, Texas, Mark (Joyce) Luthman, Minster, and Margie (Terry) Luthman-Parrish, Tocomo, Wash.; three sisters-in-law, Alma Overman, Dayton, Viola Luthman, Coldwater, and Ruth Luthman, St. Marys; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Also deceased is a sister, Alice Scheblo.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, was a Eucharistic minister for the sick and regularly participated in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. She was a member of the former Christian Mothers Sodality, was a regular bingo and festival worker and was a part of the St. Joseph sewing ladies group. She also was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1272 and a supporter of Right to Life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Daniel Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Wapakoneta.
Calling is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Long & Folk Chapel, Wapakoneta.
Memorials may be given to the church, St. Rita's Hospice or Right to Life.
Condolences may be left at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.
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