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 18th, 2012
Geneva Kerber
Geneva M. Kerber, 92, formerly of Minster, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, 2012, in Findlay.
She was born March 12, 1920, in Screven, Ga., to John and Katherine Brandewie Dues. In 1946 she married William Kerber, who died in 1953. In 1956, she married Paul Kerber, who died on Dec. 6, 1977.
Surviving are two daughters, Cindy (Tony) Lanagan, Findlay, and Susan (Larry) Krieg, New Castle, Ind.; siblings, Lorina Geiger, Ga., Irvin (Juanita) Dues, Minster, and Paul Dues, Minster; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Also deceased are an infant daughter Mary Geneva; two grandchildren; a son-in-law, Nicholas Schmiesing; a sister-in-law Norma Dues; and siblings, Georgina Farren, Gilbert Dues and Alvira Dues.
She graduated from Minster High School and served as a Girl Scout Leader and Avon representative.
Mass of Christian Burial is 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Friday and 8:45-9:15 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Indian School.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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