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, July 26th, 2014
Roger Wiehe
Roger A. Wiehe, 72, Celina, died July 24, 2014, at his residence after a long illness.
He was born Jan. 25, 1942, in New Bremen, to Victor and Marie Luebkeman Wiehe. On Sept. 11, 1970, in Celina, he married Sandra Fannon, who survives at the residence.
Also surviving are two daughters, Wendy Wiehe Hooper, Virginia, and Kimberly (Tony) Woods, St. Marys; three grandchildren, Darren Sturgill, Hunter Woods and Mackenzie Woods; five brothers: Paul (Carolyn) Wiehe, Marysville, Wayne (Judy) Wiehe, Celina, Dale (Peg) Wiehe, Celina, Gene (Glenna) Wiehe, Palmer, Alaska, Dennis (Barb) Wiehe, St. Marys; and a special friend, Sadie James.
Deceased are his parents.
He was a 1960 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He worked most of his life in retail management and he retired from B&B House of Carpet.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and telling stories to his grandkids. His favorite pastimes included bowling, fishing and hunting.
Funeral rites are 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home (West Chapel), St. Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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