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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Friday, April 19th, 2013
Gerhard Kuhr
Gerhard S. Kuhr, 86, St. Marys, died at 3:50 a.m. April 18, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center.
He was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Brno, Czech Republic, the son of Frank and Josephine Schefczik Kuhr, who are deceased. He married Naida Sweet on  July 21, 1951, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 18, 2007.
He is survived by his four children, Irene Kuhr of St. Marys; Mark (Rosie) Kuhr of Celina; John Kuhr of Lima; and Ann (Mike) Brugger of Englewood; and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Michelle.
Also deceased are a daughter, Sharon Kuhr; a sister, Ilsa Schmiessing; and a brother, Leo Kuhr.
He attended high school in the Brno and emigrated to the United States after WWII. He retired from the Minster Machine Company, where he was an electrician. He was a member of the Buzzard Baiters Radio Controlled Flying Club in St. Marys and he enjoyed photography and working on his computer. He also loved riding his motorcycle.
Private family rites will be held.
Condolences may be sent via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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