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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Monday, July 15th, 2013
Brian Kyburz
Brian J. Kyburz, 37, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 8:45 p.m. July 12, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born Nov. 11, 1975, in Coldwater, to Russell and Pauline Quinter Kyburz, who survive near New Bremen.
Other survivors include his fiancé, Lisa Miller of St. Marys; his children, Lexy Kyburz and Dezy Miller, both of Minster, Renee Kyburz, Kevin Clune Jr. and Tillie Miller, all of St. Marys; and his sister, Pam (Rob) Lowe of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Brian was a 1994 graduate of New Bremen High School. He was working as a Melter/Rover with AAP of St. Marys. He truly cared for his family and was always willing to help others.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, the Rev. Charles Moeller officiating. Burial will follow at the Willow Grove Cemetery in New Bremen.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.     
Memorials may be made to the children's education fund.     Condolences may be left at gilberghartwigfh.com.
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