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, August 11th, 2014
Elizabeth Poeppelman
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Poeppelman, 56, Carthagena, died Aug. 10, 2014, at her home.
She was born May 14, 1958, to Robert and M. Elaine Rypkema Frericks. On July 5, 1980, she married Randy Poeppelman, who survives in Carthagena.
Also surviving are two sons, Jordan Poeppelman, New Bremen, and Joseph Poeppelman, Coldwater; three brothers, Robert (Sharon) Frericks, Minster, Mike Frericks, Fort Loramie, and Tom Frericks, Port Clinton; mother- and father-in-law, Victor and Sylvia Poeppelman, Texas; and four brothers- and sisters-in-law, Sue (Gary) Powers, California, Jeff Poeppelman, Huber Heights, Cindy (Dave) Winkeljohn, Texas, and Angie Speelman, Piqua.
She worked at the St. Henry Bank and Randy Poeppelman Auto Sales in Carthagena. She was an avid reader, loved flowers and cross-stitch. She also bowled in Fort Recovery for many years.
A memorial service is 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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