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, September 21st, 2013
Chad Shindeldecker
Chad A. Shindeldecker, 50, died the evening of Sept. 17, 2013, at his residence in Ormond Beach, Fla.
He was born Feb. 28, 1963, in Celina to Frank Jr. and Patricia A. Marsee Shindeldecker.
Surviving are his father, Frank Shindeldecker, Jr., Ohio City; his mother, Patricia A. (Bob) Froning, St. Marys; and his sister, Lisa (Edward) Keipper, Rockford.
Deceased is a brother, Chris Shindeldecker.
He graduated in 1981 from Parkway High School, Rockford, where he loved participating in football and track. He then attended International Business College in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he majored in accounting. He then moved to Florida, where he has lived the past 30 years. Chad was employed at Walmart in Port Orange, Fla., and part-time at Dean's Florist in Daytona Beach, Fla. He previously managed a Subway restaurant in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or a favorite charity.
Condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com.
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