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, August 23rd, 2014
Norbert Sutter
Norbert W. Sutter, 86, Celina, died at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born May 16, 1928, in St. Peter, to Clarence and Regina Leugers Sutter.
Surviving are Dru Sutter; two daughters, Debb (Ed) Springer and Ellen (Carey) Welker, all of Celina; three brothers, Carl (Judy) Sutter, John (Vicki) Sutter, and Leroy (Judy) Sutter; five sisters, Joan Williams, Madonna Sattler, Carolyn (Bob) Kaylor, Jane (Roger) Eibling, and Mary (Bryan) Dupes; grandchildren, Danielle and Ken Elking, Damien and Brandy Kroft, Codey (Alicia Zacharias) Welker, Dusty and Lynsay Kroft, Deric (Sara Felver) Kroft, Jarrod and Heather Sutter, and Craig (Kylee Bader) Welker; 13 great-grandchildren, Chris and Brooke Elking, Clay, Cortland and Caliandra Elking, Zack, Chason and Makenzie Kroft, Hunter, Landen and Tanner Kroft, and Olivia and Kevin Sutter; and two great-great-grandchildren, Mahalie and Makinsley Elking.
Deceased are a son, Kevin Sutter; a granddaughter, Dawn Kroft; and a brother, Paul Sutter.
He was a retired truck driver and after retirement, delivered newspapers for The Daily Standard, Wapakoneta Daily News and Lima News. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Services are 6 p.m. today at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. James Sweigart officiating. Private family burial services will follow.
Calling is noon-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association.
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