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, June 27th, 2013
Martha Mouk
Martha K. Mouk, 95, New Bremen, died at 12:16 a.m. June 26, 2013, at the Fairhaven Home in Sidney.
She was born Aug. 22, 1917, in Shelby County, to Raymond and Ethel Zedeker Knasel. On Sept. 30, 1939, she married Harold Mouk, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1985.
She is survived by her grandson, Adam Mouk of Columbus Grove, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Betty Mouk, and two brothers, Chester and Marvin Knasel.
She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She belonged to the New Bremen Senior Citizens and the American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary of New Bremen. She enjoyed playing cards. She retired in 1981 from Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen.
Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Friday at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco, the Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating.
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, is handling the arrangements.   
Condolences may be left at gilberghartwigfh.com.
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