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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Thursday, October 4th, 2012
Barbara Gottschalk
Barbara J. Gottschalk, 69, Kettering, died Oct. 2, 2012, at Hospice of Dayton.
She was born Dec. 30, 1942, in New Bremen, to Olen and Opal Raymond. She married John C. Gottschalk, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, John (Patricia) Gottschalk and Hans Gottschalk; a sister, Gertrude McMullen; and six grandchildren.
She worked for Dayton Public and Kettering City Schools and retired as a business manager from Channel 14.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at Morris Sons Funeral Home, Kettering. Burial will follow at Beavertown Cemetery.
Calling is 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dayton.
Condolences may be left at www.morris-sons.com.
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