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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Saturday, June 29th, 2013
Connie Kelbel
Connie J. Kelbel, 64, St. Marys, died at 4:10 p.m. June 27, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born Oct. 19, 1948, in Portland, Ind., to Neal and Sarah Kelbel, who are deceased.
Survivors are a daughter, Amy (fiance Benjamin Shinn) McMurray, St. Marys; a granddaughter, Sarah McMurray, St. Marys; a brother, Dennis Kelbel, St. Marys; nieces and nephews, Angela Waters, Jason Kelbel, Carrie Askins, Ryan (Aimee) Kelbel, Andrea (Mitch) Kelbel; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Darrell and Butch Kelbel.
She retired from Trim Trends Corporation, Spencerville, where she worked for many years. She enjoyed baking, fishing and family get-togethers.
Funeral rites are 7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, West Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. David Williams officiating.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to the family.
Condolences may be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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