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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Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
James Bettinger
James C. Bettinger, 50, Coldwater, died Jan. 7, 2013, in Van Wert County. He was born Aug. 10, 1962, in Coldwater to Cletus and Norma Frantz Bettinger. His mother is deceased; his father survives in Coldwater. On Aug. 25, 1984, he married Judy Wendel, who survives in Coldwater.
Also surviving are three children, Brandon (Sara) Bettinger of Maysville, Ky., Jessica Bettinger of Columbus and Courtney Bettinger of Coldwater; a brother, Mike (Cathy) Bettinger of Coldwater; and a sister, Lisa (Dave) Albers of Midland, Mich.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and the Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council 1991. He had a love of the outdoors and was a talented artist. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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