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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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Wanda Schneidt
Wanda L. Schneidt, 86, Goodland, Ind., died at 3:45 a.m. Feb. 2, 2013, at Jasper County Hospital Alternacare, Rensselaer, Ind.
She was born May 10, 1926, in Clinton, Tenn., to Lee and Rushie Black Ridenour. On Nov. 26, 1955, she married Richard E. "Dick" Schneidt, who survives in Goodland, Ind.
Also surviving are two daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Torbet of Rensselaer, Ind., and Joan Sondgeroth of Earl Park, Ind.; a son, Jim (Angie) Schneidt of Celina; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, R.L. Ridenour, and a sister, Barbara Christopher.
She graduated in 1946 from Wadena High School, Wadena, Ind., and was a homemaker and devoted farm wife. She worked hard at home and on the farm and also enjoyed doing crafts. She was a member at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Goodland.
Funeral services were today at Gerts Funeral Home, Goodland, Ind., the Rev. Robert Bernotas officiant. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Goodland.
Memorials may be given to Jasper County Hospital Alternacare.
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