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, March 21st, 2014
Thomas Swiger II
Thomas L. Swiger II, 40, Minster, died March 19, 2014, in his home.
He was born March 10, 1974, in Barberton, to Thomas and Marie Beheydt Swiger, who survive in Fort Recovery. On Sept. 24, 2013, he married Susan Meyer, who survives in Minster.
Also surviving are a sister, Rene (John) Lavely, Middletown; in-laws, Thomas and Nancy Meyer and Linda and Deron Goodwin, Minster, and John Meyer, Bay Village; three nieces; and three nephews.
He was a graduate of Fort Recovery High School, where he was on the golf team and enjoyed bowling.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, the Rev. David Klopfenstein officiating. Calling is 11 a.m. to the time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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